quittances

plural of quittance
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as in releases
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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Noun
  • Dogs 51 is produced by Hugo Sélignac at Chi-Fou-Mi Productions in coproduction with Studiocanal, which is gearing up for one of its biggest French releases of the year with the film on October 15.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Madharaasi saw a major dip in collections on its second day but managed to stay afloat and higher than other fresh Indian releases.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The judge declined to grant substantial monetary damages to the husband, however.
    Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The complaint says McNeil suffered a range of injuries from the incident, including a concussion, and seeks $200,000 in damages.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Is there anything to fear in the way Shillingford describes what reparations for Black and Indigenous people looks like to her?
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Its first-ever color feature, In the Shadow of Honor, which was going to be filmed in Indonesia, was canceled due to disagreements between the two countries related to colonial war reparations.
    Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Advanced X-ray spectroscopy can reveal the electronic states of common cathode materials such as nickel, cobalt, and manganese, providing insights into how these elements behave as a battery charges or discharges.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The bacteria can come from sewage discharges, failing septic systems, storm water runoff, and animal and agricultural waste, according to the New York State Department of Health.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Quittances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quittances. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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