Vocabulary Entry

quittance

|noun • verb

noun

A release from a debt or obligation; a statement of discharge.

Example Sentences

"After the final payment was made, she received a quittance from the bank."

"He was relieved to obtain a quittance from the landlord after fulfilling the lease terms."

"The court issued a quittance confirming that all charges against him had been dropped."

verb

Example Sentences

"The generosity of the benefactor allowed the charity to quitt the last of its debts."

"They agreed to quitt the loan early to avoid additional interest."

"The company decided to quitt its obligation to the supplier when the contract expired."