quittance

noun

ˈkwi-tᵊn(t)s How to pronounce quittance (audio)
Definition of quittancenext
1
as in release
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

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2
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
  1. release
  2. reparation
  3. discharge
  4. compensation
  5. exemption
  6. damages
  7. delivery
  8. indemnity
Noun
  • He was booked into Ventura County Jail for driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury, according to CHP's release.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The rapid release of stockpiles in the wake of disruption related to the Iran war is raising the operational risks.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of release
Noun
  • Ms Rachel pushes reparations quote in latest progressive political move.
    — , FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Understanding Caribbean history For Bousquet, the debate over reparations remains tied to how the Caribbean understands its own history, including slavery’s abolition and emancipation.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of reparation
Noun
  • Summary The Lindsay Clancy tragedy, where a mother killed her children after psychiatric discharge, highlights a critical failure in addressing postpartum mental health.
    — John Samuels, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Because the liquid controls temperatures effectively, the battery can sustain a continuous 3C discharge rate.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of discharge
Noun
  • Boards routinely commit millions of dollars to CEOs and other senior leaders through salary, equity, long-term incentive plans, retention packages, and other forms of executive compensation.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Carradine’s family and estate are seeking unspecified general and wrongful-death damages and compensation for medical expenses incurred during his hospitalization.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of compensation
Noun
  • The supporters of that exemption argue that the cap hamstrings the state’s film incentive by preventing studios from fully monetizing their credits.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, searches using Flock’s system will now require search justification by requiring case codes for all law enforcement searches with an exemption for emergency searches, which will still be reviewed.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of exemption
Noun
  • Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking extensive financial damages plus changes to how the company operates Facebook and Instagram.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The eight-person jury will serve an advisory function — ultimately, District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will consider the jury’s decision and rule on the verdict and potential damages.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of damages
Noun
  • Meanwhile, many owners of Wildberries pickup points face lost revenue amid the plunging deliveries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The advanced warship features next-generation technologies such as electromagnetic systems and dual nuclear reactors, with delivery anticipated in 2027.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of delivery
Noun
  • This represents the highest single-object financial indemnity in British museum history, placing its formal valuation at more than double the price of the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • After breaking the shackles of slavery, Haiti was forced to pay France an indemnity of 150 million francs in exchange for its recognition as a new nation.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of indemnity
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“Quittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quittance. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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