Australian English Meaning of estreat
forfeiture
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Definitions and Meaning of estreat in English
estreat (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.
estreat (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.
To bring in to the exchequer, as a fine.
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forfeiture
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
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estre => star, estray => Stray, estraterrestrial body => extraterrestrial body, estrapade => Estrapade, estranging => estranging,
