ESTREATS
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Estreats.
Estreats - as a verb
To extract or take out from the records of a court, and send up to the court of exchequer to be enforced; said of a forfeited recognizance.
To bring in to the exchequer, as a fine.
Example Sentences
"The clerk may lose his office and be compelled to pay the estreats."
"Criminal estreats are important sources of revenue for the government."
"The sheriff will be responsible for making the necessary estreats."
"The clerk prepared the estreats for the court records."
"The estreats of fines must be promptly collected to ensure the proper functioning of the justice system."
Word Game Points
Is ESTREATS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, estreats is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ESTREATS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is ESTREATS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, estreats is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordESTREATS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is ESTREATS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, estreats is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordESTREATS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.