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Acquittance

noun
1.
A legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation.  Synonym: release.





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"Acquittance" Quotes from Famous Books



... hold this trinket in my hand for the present," said Nigel, showing his pistol, "and will write you the acquittance when ...
— The Fortunes of Nigel • Sir Walter Scott
... fair England, it may not be settled so. If Lord Darby be guilty, then must he suffer punishment, were it for no other reason than that our laws demand it. If he be innocent, it is his bounden right to receive full acquittance here in the presence of those before whom he has been arraigned. Speak! as your Sovereign I command. Who ...
— Beatrix of Clare • John Reed Scott


Words linked to "Acquittance" :   instrument, legal document, jurisprudence, legal instrument, official document, law


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