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Antonyms for acquittance


Grammar : Noun
Spell : uh-kwit-ns
Phonetic Transcription : əˈkwɪt ns



Definition of acquittance

  • As in observance : noun attention to, knowledge of something
  • As in refund : noun returned money
  • As in release : noun delivery; dispensation
  • As in exculpation : noun clearing from accusation
Example sentences :
  • In that case the acquittance falls on the land, and not on the person.
  • Extract from : « The Common Law » by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
  • So I sente my acquittance, for they said without mine ther would be no end made (& ther was good reason for it).
  • Extract from : « Bradford's History of 'Plimoth Plantation' » by William Bradford
  • Bodlyes Chest, as appeares by Dr. Chaworthes acquittance in the same box.'
  • Extract from : « Annals of the Bodleian Library, Oxford, A.D. 1598-A.D. 1867 » by William Dunn Macray
  • Neither party denied this acquittance given in the King's name by the justiciary Richard de Luci.
  • Extract from : « Life of Thomas Becket » by Henry Hart Milman
  • Pray settle accompts with Barnes; take what money of mine is in his hands, and give him acquittance.
  • Extract from : « The Expedition of Humphry Clinker » by Tobias Smollett
  • Then seeing that I waited (for they had forgot to give me my acquittance), they dropped talking suddenly.
  • Extract from : « Sir Ludar » by Talbot Baines Reed

Synonyms for acquittance

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