acquittance

Meanings

Noun

• A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand.
• Payment of debt; settlement.
• The release from a debt, or from some obligation or duty; exemption.
• The dismissal of a legal charge against someone; acquittal.
• The acquittal of one's duties; the carrying out of fulfilment of a job or role.

Verb

• To acquit.

Origin

• From Anglo-Norman acquitance, Middle French aquitance, from acquiter. Compare later acquittal.