estreat
estreat
Definition
es·treat (es trēt′)
noun
a true copy or extract of an original record entered in a law court, as of fines
Etymology: ME & Anglo-Fr estrete < OFr estraite < ML extracta < pp. of L extrahere: see extract
transitive verb
- to take from the records of a law court for purposes of prosecution
- to take as a levy, fine, etc.
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