estreat Meaning, Definition & Usage

Es*treat" noun

Etymology

OF. estraite, prop., an extract, fr. p. p. of estraire to extract, F. extraire, fr. L.extrahere. See Extract.

Definitions

1. (Law) 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. Cowell. Burrill.

Es*treat" transitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Estreated; present participle & verbal noun Estreating

Definitions

1. (Law) (a) 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. (b) To bring in to the exchequer, as a fine.