# acquittance

> English word · Noun · IPA /əˈkwɪtəns/

## Definitions
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.

## Etymology
From Anglo-Norman acquitance, Middle French aquitance, from acquiter (“to acquit”). Compare later acquittal.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/acquittance