Estreat (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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.
noun
  1. a true copy of or extract from a court record
verb (tr)
  1. to enforce (a recognizance that has been forfeited) by sending an extract of the court record to the proper authority
Estreat (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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