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es•treat

Pronunciation: (e-strēt'), [key] Eng. Law.

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

—v.t.
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.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

estray

Estremadura

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