Estreat

[i'stri:t]

Definition

(n.) A true copy, duplicate, or extract of an original writing or record, esp. of amercements or penalties set down in the rolls of court to be levied by the bailiff, or other officer.

(v. t.) To extract or take out from the records of a court, and send up to the court of exchequer to be enforced; -- said of a forfeited recognizance.

(v. t.) To bring in to the exchequer, as a fine.

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Definition

n. (law) a true extract copy or note of some original writing or record esp. of fines and amercements to be levied by bailiffs or other officers.—v.t. to extract from the records of a court as a forfeited recognisance: to levy fines under an estreat.

Typist: Tabitha