The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word QUITTANCE
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What does QUITTANCE mean?
QUITTANCE noun- A release or acquittal.
- A discharge from a debt or obligation; a document that shows this discharge.
- Recompense; return; repayment.