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  1. 1. n. The clearing off of debt or obligation; a release or discharge from debt or other liability. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To acquit. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. The clearing off of debt or obligation; a release or discharge from debt or other liability. 2. A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand. You can produce acquittances For such a sum, from special officers. Shak. To acquit. [Obs.] Shak. Source: webster
  6. 6. To acquit. [Obs.] Shak. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n. a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation Source: ecdict

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