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a freeing from an obligation or responsibility<the indentured servant obtained a quittance from his master stating he was free to leave and was no longer required to work>— see release 1
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payment to another for a loss or injury<the court awarded the plaintiff a substantial quittance for bodily injury and emotional distress>— see compensation 1
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