acquittance
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for acquittance, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A written receipt showing that a debt has been paid in full.
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2. noun
(law) The dropping of a criminal charge against someone.
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Etymology
Comes from Anglo-Norman acquitance and Middle French aquitance, from acquiter (“to acquit”). Compare the later word acquittal.
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