1. a document that serves as evidence that a debt has been paid or an obligation has been discharged
Usage: formal; legal
2. the act of being freed from a debt or obligation
Usage: formal; archaic

Examples

• The landlord provided a quittance showing that all rent had been paid.
• Upon full payment, the creditor issued a formal quittance.
• The legal document served as quittance for the outstanding loan.
• She kept the quittance as proof that her debt was settled.
• The court required a quittance before dismissing the case.
• His quittance from military service was finally approved.