acquittance

[əˈkwɪt(ə)ns]

acquittance Definition

a written receipt or discharge from a debt or obligation.

Using acquittance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acquittance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bank provided an acquittance for the loan payment.

  • Example

    He received an acquittance for the debt he owed.

  • Example

    The acquittance of the debt was recorded in the ledger.

acquittance Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with acquittance

  • complete release from all debts and obligations

    Example

    The debtor received a full acquittance of his debts.

  • release from some but not all debts and obligations

    Example

    The creditor provided a partial acquittance of the debt.

  • a receipt or discharge that has been signed by the creditor or debtor

    Example

    The signed acquittance was proof of the debt being paid.

Origins of acquittance

from Old French 'acquitance', meaning 'release, discharge'

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Summary: acquittance in Brief

'Acquittance' [əˈkwɪt(ə)ns] refers to a written receipt or discharge from a debt or obligation. It is often used in financial contexts, such as loans or debts, and can be either full or partial. Phrases like 'signed acquittance' denote a receipt or discharge that has been signed by the creditor or debtor.