释义 |
ac·quit·tance I. \-itən(t)s\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English aquitaunce, from Middle French aquitance, from aquitant (present participle of aquiter) + -ance 1. obsolete : the settlement of a debt or other obligation : repayment 2. archaic : acquittal 2 3. : a writing evidencing a discharge : a receipt in full — compare release 2b 4. : acquittal 3 II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English aquitauncen, from aquitaunce, n. obsolete : acquit, discharge |