quittance
Example Sentences
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Thus, silver certificates, without being "legal tender," are a means of legal quittance from obligations to the Federal Government.
From The Value of Money by Anderson, Benjamin M.
“That is a quittance for the chain,” he cried.
From The Great Mogul by Tracy, Louis
The deputy turned over his charge to him, received his quittance, and went away.
From Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution by Sage, William
Right easily can I find proof of quittance, and to spare.
From Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends by Mason, Eugene
Very good, then, Master Tibbald: if you will pay the Council that sum, its secretary shall make you out a note of quittance.'
From Merry-Garden and Other Stories by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
