estreat

[ e-street ]

noun

1. a true copy or extract of an original writing or record, as of a fine.

verb (used with object)

1. to make an estreat of (a fine, levy, etc.) for prosecution.
2. to levy (fines) under an estreat or exact (something) by way of fine or levy.

estreat

/ ɪˈstriːt /

noun

1. a true copy of or extract from a court record

verb

1. to enforce (a recognizance that has been forfeited) by sending an extract of the court record to the proper authority

Word History and Origins

Origin of estreat¹

1250–1300; Middle English estrete < Anglo-French, cognate with Old French estraite (past participle of extraire ) < Latin extracta (feminine past participle of extrahere ); extract

Word History and Origins

Origin of estreat¹

C14: from Old French estraite, feminine of estrait extracted, from estraire to extract

Example Sentences

"We have a record on trial in Trinity Term, and an argument before the twelve Judges, and the case is as plain as the nose on your honor's face; for it was ruled by Chief Baron Medge, in the great cause of 'Peter against Todd, a widow,' that a settlement couldn't be broke by an estreat."

From Project Gutenberg

Upon this I directed Mr. and Mrs. Adams to go into court and say they were prepared to take their trial then, and there was no occasion to estreat the property of their friends.

From Project Gutenberg