quittance

quit·tance

noun \ˈkwi-t^ən(t)s\

Definition of QUITTANCE

1

a : discharge from a debt or an obligation b : a document evidencing quittance

2

: recompense, requital

Examples of QUITTANCE

1. <the indentured servant obtained a quittance from his master stating he was free to leave and was no longer required to work>
2. <the court awarded the plaintiff a substantial quittance for bodily injury and emotional distress>

First Known Use of QUITTANCE

14th century

Related to QUITTANCE

Synonyms: delivery, discharge, quietus, release

Related Words: dispensation, exemption, immunity, waiver

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