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quittance

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1 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

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

punitive damages, solatium

amends, atonement, expiation

refund, reimbursement, repayment

adjustment, settlement

punishment, retaliation

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