Acquittance

Alternative forms

• acquittaunce obsolete

Full definition of acquittance

Noun

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.
• ShakespeareYou can produce acquittances
  For such a sum, from special officers.

Verb

1. (transitive, obsolete) To acquit.