I. -it ə n(t)s noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English aquitaunce, from Middle French aquitance, from aquitant (present participle of aquiter ) + -ance
1. obsolete : the settlement of a debt or other obligation : repayment
2. archaic : acquittal 2
3. : a writing evidencing a discharge : a receipt in full — compare release 2b
4. : acquittal 3
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English aquitauncen, from aquitaunce, n.
obsolete : acquit , discharge