Quittance for Dummies

Quittance is a word that might seem a little unfamiliar, but don't worry, I'm here to explain it to you in the simplest way possible. "Quittance" refers to the act of giving or receiving payment made to settle a debt or obligation. It's like when you borrow something from a friend, let's say a toy, and you promise to return it. When you finally give the toy back to your friend, you are settling the debt you had with them, which means you are giving them a "quittance" for what you borrowed.

Now, let me explain it a bit more by giving you an example. Imagine you go to a store and pick out your favorite candy bar, but you realize you forgot your money at home. Luckily, the kind store owner lets you take the candy bar with the condition that you promise to come back later and pay for it. When you bring the money to the store owner and finally pay for the candy, you are giving them a "quittance" because you settled your debt or obligation to the store owner.

But wait, there's another definition of "quittance" you should know! Besides the meaning I just explained, "quittance" can also refer to a release or discharge from a duty, responsibility, or an obligation. It's like when you have a chore at home, let's say it's your turn to take out the trash. However, your mom tells you that you don't need to do it anymore because your younger sibling already took care of it. In this case, your mom is giving you a "quittance" from your duty to take out the trash.

So, to sum it all up, "quittance" means settling a debt or obligation by giving or receiving payment, and it can also mean being released from a duty or responsibility. Just remember the toy borrowing example and the candy bar situation, and you'll see how "quittance" fits into these scenarios.