estreat
estreat: 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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