Aē-quit'tance, n.

n. [O. Fr. aquitance.] 1. The act of acquitting or discharging from a debt, or other engagement or obligation. Milton. 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. 3. Acquaintance. [Obs.] Sir T. Elyot.