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as in reparation
payment to another for a loss or injury
the court awarded the plaintiff a substantial quittance for bodily injury and emotional distress
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quittance
Noun
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That position marks a new high point for the joint release, which has never managed to reach the No. 1 spot.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025 -
Groves has been awaiting sentencing on a manslaughter charge since October, according to a news release from the governor’s office.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Things like reparations, gun violence, and fighting against unlawful deportations are topics people tell you to avoid at dinner parties.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
22 May 2025
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Opponents of the governor’s veto believe the expenditure of that energy is necessary and point to efforts in Washington to unravel DEI as a reason Maryland should commit itself to study reparations.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Rodriguez was charged with two counts of first degree murder, one count of murder of foreign officials, one count of causing the death of a person through use of a firearm and one count of discharge of a firearm.—
Helena Skinner,
ABC News,
23 May 2025
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He was charged on Thursday with two counts of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials, causing the death of a person through the use of a firearm and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.—
May 22,
CBS News,
22 May 2025
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The photograph also confronts us with the performative rehearsal of our own projections, our aspirations for the compensations that the sculpture should deliver.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Humane Society officials also rejected criticism of its executive compensation, saying the salaries and benefits are in line with the skills required to manage a complicated and dynamic organization.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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After the public backlash, Taiwan announced additional exemptions for individuals with extenuating circumstances such as financial hardship, medical needs or safety concerns about traveling to China to search for records.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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But their raw materials are often imported from China — and those enjoy no tariff exemption.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Its deliveries in China fell 8% in April, even as the broader EV market grew.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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When giving feedback, be direct and focus on outcomes but also understand your delivery of your communication.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
23 May 2025
Noun
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In 1825, France extracted a huge indemnity from the young nation, in exchange for recognition of its independence. April 17, 2025, marks the 200th anniversary of that indemnity agreement.—
Marlene L. Daut,
The Conversation,
16 Apr. 2025
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Campbell's amendments reportedly focus on rewriting the bill to hold manufacturers liable by removing their indemnity.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Quittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quittance. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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