Ransom

Meaning

Noun

●

In Money:

Money

for the

of a hostage.

●

The

of a

, or of

, by

of a consideration.

●

In British English & Law:

A

for the

of some great

and the

of the

; also, a

punishment.

Verb

●

To

, especially in

of

or

penalties.

●

To

a price to set someone

from

or punishment.

●

To

a

(payment)

in exchange for

the

of.

Name

●

A surname.

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