ransom

ransom, n.

1. Money or other consideration demanded or paid for the release of a captured person or property. See KIDNAPPING.

2. The release of a captured person or property in exchange for payment of a demanded price. [Cases: Kidnapping

1. C.J.S. Kidnapping §§ 1–2.]

ransom, vb.

1. To obtain the release of (a captive) by paying a demanded price.

2. To release (a captive) upon receiving such a payment.

3. To hold and demand payment for the release of (a captive).

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