acquittance

/əˈkwɪtəns/

noun

  1. A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand.

  2. Payment of debt; settlement.

  3. The release from a debt, or from some obligation or duty; exemption.

  4. The dismissal of a legal charge against someone; acquittal.

  5. The acquittal of one's duties; the carrying out of fulfilment of a job or role.

verb

  1. To acquit.

Similar Words

acquiescing acquire /əˈkwaɪə/ acquisition /æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/ acquit acquits /əˈkwɪts/ acquittal /əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ acquitting acquaint /əˈkweɪnt/ acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/ acquaintances