Sekirov Dictionary

acquittance

/əˈkwɪtəns/

noun 5
verb 1
forms 3

noun5

(historical) The release from a debt, or from some obligation or duty; exemption.
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(historical) A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand.
- You can produce acquittances / For such a sum, from special officers. — 1595
(no longer used) Payment of debt; settlement.
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(no longer used) The dismissal of a legal charge against someone; acquittal.
- This was a task more difficult than that of self acquittance. — 1791
(no longer used) The acquittal of one's duties; the carrying out of fulfilment of a job or role.

verb1

(no longer used) To acquit.

forms

acquittanced · acquittancing · acquittances

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