estreat
/ɪˈstrit/
verb
- To take a copy of a court record (such as a fine or forfeited bond) for enforcement or collection.
- The clerk will estreat the penalty and send it to the collection office.
- The court decided to estreat the bail after the defendant failed to appear.
- If the conditions are broken, the judge may estreat the bond.
noun
- A copy of a court record used to enforce a fine or forfeiture.
- An estreat was issued for the forfeited property.
- The sheriff received an estreat for the unpaid fine.
- The lawyer reviewed the estreat to confirm the amount owed.