Ac*quit"tance (#), n. [OF. aquitance, fr. aquiter. See Acquit.]
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.
© Webster 1913.
Ac*quit"tance, v. t.
To acquit.
[Obs.]
Shak.
© Webster 1913.