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
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Example Sentences
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
quittance
noun
1
as in release
a freeing from an obligation or responsibility the indentured servant obtained a quittance from his master stating he was free to leave and was no longer required to work Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- release
- discharge
- quietus
- exemption
- waiver
- delivery
- immunity
- dispensation
2
as in reparation
payment to another for a loss or injury the court awarded the plaintiff a substantial quittance for bodily injury and emotional distress Synonyms & Similar Words
- reparation
- compensation
- damages
- indemnity
- recompense
- redress
- restitution
- repayment
- punishment
- indemnification
- remuneration
- requital
- reprisal(s)
- satisfaction
- recoupment
- expiation
- reimbursement
- solatium
- settlement
- atonement
- refund
- amends
- adjustment
- punitive damages
- retaliation