acquittance

/əˈkwɪt̬əns/
noun
  1. A written document that releases someone from a debt or obligation, or the act of such release.
    • She signed the acquittance to confirm that the loan was settled.
    • The old deed included an acquittance showing the land was free of any claims.
    • The bank issued an acquittance after he paid off his mortgage in full.
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