quittance

/ˈkwɪtəns/ /ˈkwɪtns/

Meanings

noun

A release or acquittal.

Examples :

"After paying off his car loan, John received a quittance from the bank, confirming he was no longer in debt. "

noun

A discharge from a debt or obligation; a document that shows this discharge.

Examples :

"After paying off her car loan, Maria received a quittance from the bank. "

law business finance

noun

Recompense; return; repayment.

Examples :

"After years of hard work and dedication, Maria received a generous bonus as a fitting quittance for her contributions to the company. "

finance business economy

Related Words

repayment noun

/riːˈpeɪmənt/ /rɪˈpeɪmənt/

The act of repaying.

"The repayment of the loan was a relief to the student. "

obligation noun

/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

contributions noun

/ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃənz/ /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃənz/

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

""Each student's contributions to the group project helped make it a success." "

received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

confirming verb

/kənˈfɜːrmɪŋ/ /kəmˈfɜːrmɪŋ/

To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.

"The coach was confirming the players' dedication by making them practice harder. "

generous adjective

/ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/

Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.

"Thank you for your generous words."

discharge noun

/ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/

Pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology.

"The doctor examined the infected cut and noticed a thick discharge. "

document noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

dedication noun

/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

"Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades in every subject. "

recompense noun

/ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/

An equivalent returned for anything given, done, or suffered; compensation; reward; amends; requital.

"The company offered a generous recompense to the employee for the injury he sustained at work. "

acquittal noun

/əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ /əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l/

The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.).

"The teacher's diligent instruction and support was an acquittal of her duty to help students succeed. "

release noun

/ɹɪˈliːs/ /ɹiːˈliːs/

The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).

"The release of the trapped students from the burning building was a joyous occasion. "