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noun
A true copy, duplicate, or extract of an original writing or record, especially of amercements or penalties set down in the rolls of court to be levied by the bailiff, or other officer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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verb
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: law
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verb
To bring in to the exchequer, as a fine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
Old French estrete (“an extract”).
