Found 2 items, similar to acquittance.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: acquittance acquittance n : a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation [syn: release]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Acquittance Acquittance \Ac*quit"tance\, n. [OF. aquitance, fr. aquiter. See Acquit.] 1. The clearing off of debt or obligation; a release or discharge from debt or other liability. [1913 Webster] 2. A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand. [1913 Webster] You can produce acquittances For such a sum, from special officers. --Shak. [1913 Webster] Acquittance \Ac*quit"tance\, v. t. To acquit. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]