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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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The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 NFL schedule release.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026 -
Week 1 Other opening week highlights were announced before the full schedule release on Thursday night.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Venezuela is demanding information and reparations under international environmental law from its Caribbean neighbor, one of the region’s largest oil and gas producers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The victims are asking the court to order comprehensive reparations, medical and psychological treatment, guarantees against future abuses and the permanent closure of El Helicoide.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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The department found that the discharges can have harmful impacts on marine life, the loss of underwater grasses, topography changes and disruptions to habitats.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Potential measures include design modifications informed by microclimate modeling, greenbelts or parks to buffer heat discharge, and city-level permitting requirements that account for local heat impact, according to the press release.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Prosecutors reached an agreement with Boeing, requiring the company to invest an additional $1 billion in fines, family compensation and safety improvements.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Australia’s Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal people say a $107 million payout from a recent land title compensation ruling, which recognized damage to their cultural heritage sites, is not enough.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 May 2026
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The winner of the PGA Championship receives a lifetime exemption into the championship, five years of exemptions into the four majors, a five-year PGA Tour membership, and a seven-year DP World Tour membership.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Your vehicles, investment accounts and other non-retirement assets may also be subject to collection efforts depending on state exemption rules and the type of judgment involved.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The provision allows for damages of up to $500 per violation, or $1,500 per violation if a court finds that a company acted willfully or knowingly.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Western utilities requested higher rates than other areas primarily because of damages and risk stemming from wildfires, Hua said.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The pitcher and his coaches discussed focusing on previously successful drills and keys in his delivery as possible solutions to his struggles.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Parts of eastern Congo are controlled by armed rebels, hampering the delivery of aid.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Ships carry two main types of insurance: protection and indemnity, which covers property and third-party liabilities, and — during a conflict — war risk insurance that covers damage and losses due to war.—
Mae Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Request a recall or reversal and ask for a hold harmless letter or letter of indemnity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Quittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quittance. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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