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as in reparation
payment to another for a loss or injury
the court awarded the plaintiff a substantial quittance for bodily injury and emotional distress
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quittance
Noun
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ElevenLabs introduced the product alongside The Eleven Album, featuring original releases by artists including Liza Minnelli, Art Garfunkel, and Michael Feinstein, who retain ownership and streaming revenue.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026 -
The front of the store will be stocked with bestsellers and new releases, so head back to the section with books that seem like they’d be shelved or displayed next to yours and take a look at the shout-outs in the final pages.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Newsom has thrown himself behind progressive stances on affirmative action, crime, and reparations, having recently signed a bill to create an agency that will deliver restitution to the descendants of slaves.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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In fact, the question of environmental reparations is not without precedent.—
Josiane Yazbeck,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Prohibit the discharge of any youth to homelessness.—
Sarah Healy Eagan,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are claims about negligent or accidental discharges.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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With 90% of the district’s budget going to employee compensation, there is no way to make such cuts without impacting programs and services that help educate kids.—
Todd Maddison,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Travelers who purchased travel insurance for their trips can expect support and compensation during a winter storm like the one about to hit the US.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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If Rhode Island moved to a full tax exemption on Social Security benefits, ITEP estimates that 75% of the savings would go to the top 20% of households by income in that state.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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Schools are allowed to apply for exemptions for programs of study that are primarily focused on racial, ethnic or gender studies.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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That had followed a a long-running case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), in which he was awarded damages.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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This marks Harry’s third time suing a major newspaper group, having previously taken legal action against The Sun owner News Group Newspapers, which settled before trial, as well as The Mirror Group, a case in which he was awareded £140,600 in damages.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Overall, there are myriad potential points of failure that can interrupt power delivery to large regions.—
Matt Randolph,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Hunger Busters' social media posts appear to show at least some deliveries resumed after the pandemic, with sandwiches being made until April 2024.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Request a recall or reversal and ask for a hold harmless letter or letter of indemnity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Dec. 2025
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Perry was also accused of intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and indemnity and contribution.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Quittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quittance. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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