quittance

noun

ˈkwi-tᵊn(t)s How to pronounce quittance (audio)
Definition of quittancenext
1
as in release
a freeing from an obligation or responsibility the indentured servant obtained a quittance from his master stating he was free to leave and was no longer required to work

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2
as in reparation
payment to another for a loss or injury the court awarded the plaintiff a substantial quittance for bodily injury and emotional distress

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quittance
  1. release
  2. reparation
  3. discharge
  4. compensation
  5. exemption
  6. damages
  7. delivery
  8. indemnity
Noun
  • By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • In a White House news release listing 60 actions the administration has taken as part of its America First agenda to restrict immigration, the first four actions were decisions by the Supreme Court.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of release
Noun
  • Alameda County supervisors voted Tuesday to create a permanent reparations committee for Black residents, moving a sweeping set of recommendations from study to the harder question of implementation.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 1 July 2026
  • This vessel has a controversial past, built by Nazi Germany in 1935 as SSS *Horst Wessel*, named after a Nazi martyr, before being taken as war reparations by the US.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of reparation
Noun
  • Some residents are reluctant to file complaints with state ombudsmen, fearing retaliation or even involuntary discharge, said Jayla Sanchez-Warren, director of the Denver Regional Council of Governments’ Area Agency on Aging.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
  • Under the thunderstorm protocol in place, a match must be suspended if lightning or electrical discharge is detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium involved.
    — Aaron Mentkowski, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of discharge
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  • In addition to the monetary compensation and scholarship awards, pageantry is also helping the girls build confidence and learn key behavioral skills.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Take action to protect your identity Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Definition of compensation
Noun
  • Glover's three-year exemption from winning back-to-back tournaments in the late summer of 2023 is set to expire this year, so this could be a big week for him.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • The country offers a 30% rebate, VAT tax exemption, up to 80% equipment rental discount, and hefty discounts on hotels.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of exemption
Noun
  • In the lawsuit, Flagg is asking for injunctive relief, damages, profits and attorneys' fees, arguing Swift's use of the phrase could create consumer confusion and damage the value of her existing brand.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • According to the complaint, the Barbours are seeking personal injury damages for their physical injuries, and survival and wrongful death damages for Avila's estate.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of damages
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  • The robot staff behind the scenes Pudu's FlashBot will run an intelligent vending system, allowing guests to order drink deliveries by smartphone.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Only when Freya Kemp joined her captain in an unbeaten stand of 80 off the last 55 balls, making 44 off 28 deliveries, did England look anything like pulling off an upset.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of delivery
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  • The 1825 indemnity was 150 million francs or 10 times annual revenues and was later reduced.
    — Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
  • The College de France had a big conference about the indemnity that France forced Haiti to pay.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Definition of indemnity
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“Quittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quittance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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