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Definition ransom

Etymology

From the Middle English ransoun, from the Old French raençon, from stem of Latin redemptio; doublet of redemption. Entered English ca. the 13th century.

Noun

ransom (usually uncountable, plural ransoms)

1. Money paid for the freeing of a hostage.
2. The release of a captive, or of captured property, by payment of a consideration.
3. (historical, law, Britain) A sum paid for the pardon of some great offence and the discharge of the offender; also, a fine paid in lieu of corporal punishment.

Verb

ransom (third-person singular simple present ransoms, present participle ransoming, simple past and past participle ransomed)

1. (14th century) To deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.
2. To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.
3. To exact a ransom for, or a payment on.

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