Definition

A document or receipt that shows someone has been released from a debt or obligation.

Example

He received a quittance after paying off his loan.

Conversation

Have you received the quittance for the loan you paid off?

Not yet, but I hope it comes soon because I need it for my records.

Yeah, it's important to keep that quittance safe for future reference.

Absolutely, I wouldn't want any issues with my credit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quittance is derived from the Old French word 'quitance' (meaning release or discharge), which comes from 'quiter' (meaning to free or release). The word refers to the act of being released from a debt or obligation, hence a receipt or discharge of a debt.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'released' from a debt or obligation — that's what quittance means.

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