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quittance

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1 a freeing from an obligation or responsibility

The indentured servant obtained a quittance and was no longer required to work.

Synonyms of quittance

delivery, discharge, quietus, release

Words Related to quittance

dispensation, exemption, immunity, waiver

2 payment to another for a loss or injury

The court awarded the plaintiff a substantial quittance for bodily injury and emotional distress.

Synonyms of quittance

compensation, damages, indemnification, indemnity, recompense, recoupment, redress, remuneration, reparation, reprisal(s), requital, restitution, satisfaction

Words Related to quittance

amends, atonement, expiation

refund, reimbursement, repayment

adjustment, settlement

punishment, retaliation

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