quittance
Example Sentences
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"Omittance is no quittance," said Schalk, darting up at his half-brother a venomous look.
From Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace by Hauff, Wilhelm
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.
A happy quittance, say I. The abb� is too perilously apt with his long sword.
From The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec by Trevena, John
Whatever gives legal quittance from contract obligation, or from legal obligation as for taxes, performs this function.
From The Value of Money by Anderson, Benjamin M.
Right easily can I find proof of quittance, and to spare.
From Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends by Mason, Eugene
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
