Acquittance

Definition of Acquittance

Ac`quit´tance

n.	1.	The clearing off of debt or obligation; a release or discharge from debt or other liability.
	2.	A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand. You can produce acquittances For such a sum, from special officers. - Shak.
v. t.	1.	To acquit.

Related Words

instrument, jurisprudence, law, legal document, legal instrument, official document, release

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