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单词 acquittance
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Definition of acquittance in English:

acquittance

noun əˈkwɪt(ə)nsəˈkwɪtns
Law
  • A written receipt attesting the settlement of a fine or debt.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Upon partial payment, the creditor may insist on receiving a new bond for the remnant, or he may give an acquittance for the part paid.
    • Requirements to be met so that paid cheques do not have to be obtained from banks by public health organisations as acquittances for payment made.
    • If expenses incurred exceeded the value of the travel advance, approval from the Group Head is required prior to submitting the acquittance to your Interface Administrator.
    • The University will provide accurate and timely acquittances to granting bodies in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in each grant contract or agreement.
    • Missing from the acquittances are the parishes on the west of the county in Wigmore, Huntington and Ewias Lacy hundreds, including Leominster.
    Synonyms
    document, chit, coupon, voucher, certificate, counterfoil, bill, receipt, sales slip, proof of purchase

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, from aquiter 'discharge (a debt)' (see acquit).

Rhymes

admittance, intermittence, pittance, quittance, remittance
 
 

Definition of acquittance in US English:

acquittance

nounəˈkwɪtnsəˈkwitns
Law
  • A written receipt attesting the settlement of a fine or debt.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The University will provide accurate and timely acquittances to granting bodies in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in each grant contract or agreement.
    • If expenses incurred exceeded the value of the travel advance, approval from the Group Head is required prior to submitting the acquittance to your Interface Administrator.
    • Requirements to be met so that paid cheques do not have to be obtained from banks by public health organisations as acquittances for payment made.
    • Missing from the acquittances are the parishes on the west of the county in Wigmore, Huntington and Ewias Lacy hundreds, including Leominster.
    • Upon partial payment, the creditor may insist on receiving a new bond for the remnant, or he may give an acquittance for the part paid.
    Synonyms
    document, chit, coupon, voucher, certificate, counterfoil, bill, receipt, sales slip, proof of purchase

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, from aquiter ‘discharge (a debt)’ (see acquit).

 
 
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