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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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quittance
Noun
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Crowell himself trades vocals with Nelson on the album’s first release and title track to the project.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2025 -
Here’s the latest on its streaming release after debuting at SXSW last weekend.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These settlements were comprehensive, invoking bold visions of world peace and involving territorial settlements, population movements, security clauses, and financial reparations.—
G. John Ikenberry,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Mar. 2025
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Advocates in Oklahoma have announced a new plan seeking reparations, preservation and economic development for Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and their descendants.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Banerjee attributed this phenomenon to electrical discharges in a corona surrounding individual water droplets, but Zare wanted to investigate this phenomenon a bit further.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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The department now has until mid-August to post information on its website and mail letters to class members telling them how to apply for a new military discharge form.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Ensuring competitive compensation, robust leadership development and scalable people operations is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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As the fire appears to be outside of airlines’ control, flight compensation may not be payable, according to a note issued by Citi on Friday.—
Leslie Josephs,Monica Pitrelli,Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trump removed all exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on the metals, in addition to increasing the tariffs on aluminum from 10%.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, businesses in Dubai’s free zones can enjoy tax exemptions for up to 50 years.—
Wayne Liang,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Every different type of building and use case adds to the complexity of making sure a wide variety of users—including owners, residents, visitors and delivery personnel—can enter and leave these spaces easily and safely.—
Ram Nikhil Dodda,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Users of Drive Up and same-day delivery spend more than 20 percent more on average, according to Sylvester.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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Through November 2024, the government had paid about $1.25 billion in indemnity and compensation, according to the USDA.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
9 Mar. 2025
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The company maintains that its warranty reserves, subcontractor indemnities, and third-party insurance are adequate to cover potential liabilities.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Quittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quittance. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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