What is another word for acquittance?

Pronunciation: [ɐkwˈɪtəns] (IPA)

Acquittance is a term that can be defined in different ways depending on the context in which it is used. It may refer to discharging a debt or obligation, proving payment, or providing full and final settlement in a legal matter. Some synonyms for acquittance include release, discharge, clearance, satisfaction, and exoneration. Other terms that can be used as a synonym for acquittance include waiver, absolution, liberation, and remission. These different synonyms can be useful when writing formal documents such as legal briefs or agreements or when communicating with professionals in fields such as finance or law.

Synonyms for Acquittance:

What are the hypernyms for Acquittance?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Acquittance?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for acquittance (as nouns)

    • communication
      legal document, official document, instrument, legal instrument.

What are the opposite words for acquittance?

Acquittance refers to a release or discharge from a legal obligation or debt. The antonyms for this term include liability, indebtedness, obligation, accountability, responsibility, and liability. Liability refers to the state of being responsible for something, especially a debt or payment. Indebtedness means the state of owing money or having an obligation to repay a loan. Obligation denotes a duty or commitment to do something, while accountability indicates that one is responsible for one's actions or decisions. Responsibility refers to the duty of being in charge of something, while liability suggests the possibility of being legally responsible for damages, losses, or injuries.

What are the antonyms for Acquittance?

Usage examples for Acquittance

Formerly I was so sure that Death like grim Shylck would insist on the acquittance of his bond, but now I begin to fear that favour, instead of justice, will be shown me, but is it a favour to be restored to captivity?
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse
The paymaster could not, through the multiplicity of forms and the exaction of impossible conditions, get a prompt acquittance.
"Burke"
John Morley
Then by coach back again, and at White Hall at the Council Chamber spoke with my Lord and got him to sign the acquittance for the L500, and he also told me that he had spoke to Mr. Blackburne to put off Mr. Creed and that I should come to him for direction in the employment.
"Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete Transcribed From The Shorthand Manuscript In The Pepysian Library Magdalene College Cambridge By The Rev. Mynors Bright"
Samuel Pepys Commentator: Lord Braybrooke

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