quittance

noun

quit·​tance ˈkwi-tᵊn(t)s 

1

a

: discharge from a debt or an obligation

b

: a document evidencing quittance

2

: recompense, requital

Synonyms

• delivery
• discharge
• quietus
• release

Examples of quittance in a Sentence

the indentured servant obtained a quittance from his master stating he was free to leave and was no longer required to work

the court awarded the plaintiff a substantial quittance for bodily injury and emotional distress

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

quittance

noun

quit·​tance ˈkwit-ᵊn(t)s 

1

a

: a freeing from a debt or responsibility

b

: a document certifying quittance

2

: something given in return : recompense