Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quittance
noun
/ˈkwɪt(ə)ns/
Definition
A release from a debt or obligation.
Examples
- After settling his dues, he received a quittance that confirmed the debt was cleared.
- She was relieved to get a quittance for her student loans, allowing her to move forward.
Meaning
Quittance refers to the act of freeing someone from an obligation, typically a financial one, or the formal acknowledgment that a debt has been paid.
Synonyms
- discharge
- release
- remission
- forgiveness
