\Ac*quit"tance\, n. [OF. aquitance, fr. aquiter. See
{Acquit}.]
1. The clearing off of debt or obligation; a release or
   discharge from debt or other liability.

2. A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in
   full, which bars a further demand.

         You can produce acquittances For such a sum, from
         special officers.                     --Shak.

\Ac*quit"tance\, v. t.
To acquit. [Obs.] --Shak.