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as in releases
a freeing from an obligation or responsibility
the indentured servant obtained a quittance from his master stating he was free to leave and was no longer required to work
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as in damages
payment to another for a loss or injury
the court awarded the plaintiff a substantial quittance for bodily injury and emotional distress
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“Quittances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quittances. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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