estreat

estreat
/e street"/, Eng. Law.
n.
1. a true copy or extract of an original writing or record, as of a fine.
v.t.
2. to make an estreat of (a fine, levy, etc.) for prosecution.
3. to levy (fines) under an estreat or exact (something) by way of fine or levy.
[1250-1300; ME estrete < AF, c. OF estraite (ptp. of extraire) < L extracta (fem. ptp. of extrahere); see EXTRACT]

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  • estreat — /əsˈtrit/ (say uhs treet) Law –noun 1. a true copy or extract of an original writing or record, as of a fine. –verb (t) 2. to make an estreat of (a fine, etc.) for prosecution. 3. to levy (fines) under an estreat; exact (anything) by way of fine… …  

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