Quittance — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkwi-tᵊn(t)s/ quit·tance

Meaning & Definition of Quittance

Quittance (noun)

  1. discharge from a debt or an obligation
  2. a document evidencing quittance
  3. recompense, requital

Quittance (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: delivery, discharge, quietus, release
    related: dispensation, exemption, immunity, waiver

  2. payment to another for a loss or injury

    "the court awarded the plaintiff a substantial quittance for bodily injury and emotional distress"

    similar: compensation, damages, indemnification, indemnity, recompense, recoupment, redress, remuneration, reparation, reprisal(s), requital, restitution, satisfaction
    related: punitive damages, solatium, amends, atonement, expiation, refund, reimbursement, repayment, adjustment, settlement, punishment, retaliation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Quittance

The most common words with a similar meaning to Quittance:

delivery, discharge, quietus, release, compensation, damages, indemnification, indemnity, recompense, recoupment, redress, remuneration, reparation, reprisal(s), requital, restitution, satisfaction

Related Words for Quittance

dispensation, exemption, immunity, waiver, punitive damages, solatium, amends, atonement, expiation, refund, reimbursement, repayment, adjustment, settlement, punishment, retaliation

Origin & Etymology of Quittance

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Quittance

What does "Quittance" mean?

"Quittance" means discharge from a debt or an obligation. As a noun, it is defined as: discharge from a debt or an obligation. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Quittance"?

Other words for "Quittance" include delivery, discharge, quietus, release, compensation, damages, indemnification and indemnity. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Quittance" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Quittance"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Quittance". Common alternatives include delivery, discharge, quietus, release, compensation, damages, indemnification, indemnity, recompense and recoupment.

How do you use "Quittance" in a sentence?

Examples of "Quittance" in a sentence: "the indentured servant obtained a quittance from his master stating he was free to leave and was no longer required to work"; "the court awarded the plaintiff a substantial quittance for bodily injury and emotional distress".

Is "Quittance" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Quittance" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Quittance"?

"Quittance" is pronounced /ˈkwi-tᵊn(t)s/ and divided into syllables as quit·tance.

What is the origin of the word "Quittance"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Quittance" meaning "a freeing from an obligation or responsibility"?

When "Quittance" (noun) means a freeing from an obligation or responsibility, synonyms include delivery, discharge, quietus and release.