ESTREAT


Meaning of ESTREAT in English

n. & v. Law

n. 1 a copy of a court record of a fine etc. for use in prosecution. 2 the enforcement of a fine or forfeiture of a recognizance.

v.tr. enforce the forfeit of (a fine etc., esp. surety for bail).

[ ME f. AF estrete, OF estraite f. estraire f. L extrahere EXTRACT ]

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