Acquittance Roll

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈkwɪntəns roʊl/

Definitions of acquittance roll

noun a record or list of discharges or obligations, especially in a financial context

Example Sentences

A1 An acquittance roll is a list of payments made by a person.

A2 The acquittance roll showed all the expenses incurred during the trip.

B1 The accountant prepared the acquittance roll for the company's financial records.

B2 The acquittance roll provided evidence of all transactions made by the business.

C1 The acquittance roll was meticulously reviewed by the auditor for any discrepancies.

C2 The acquittance roll was crucial in determining the company's financial standing.

Examples of acquittance roll in a Sentence

formal The acquittance roll is a document that lists all the debts that have been paid and settled.

informal I found an old acquittance roll in the attic that belonged to my great-grandfather.

slang I need to make sure all my payments are on the acquittance roll before I can relax.

figurative Her memory serves as an acquittance roll, keeping track of all the kindnesses she has received.

Grammatical Forms of acquittance roll

plural

acquittance rolls

comparative

more acquittance roll

superlative

most acquittance roll

present tense

acquittance roll

future tense

will acquittance roll

perfect tense

has acquittance rolled

continuous tense

is acquittance rolling

singular

acquittance roll

positive degree

acquittance roll

infinitive

to acquittance roll

gerund

acquittance rolling

participle

acquittance rolled

Origin and Evolution of acquittance roll

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'acquittance roll' originated in medieval England during the time when written records were kept on rolls of parchment.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a written record of debts or obligations that had been settled, the term 'acquittance roll' evolved over time to encompass a broader range of financial records and receipts.