n. [ OF. aquitance, fr. aquiter. See Acquit. ] 1. The clearing off of debt or obligation; a release or discharge from debt or other liability. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand. [ 1913 Webster ]
You can produce acquittances For such a sum, from special officers. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]