ransom money

• Argent exigé ou payé pour la libération d'une personne ou d'un bien retenu captif ou sous la menace.

Money demanded or paid for the release of a person or property that is being held captive or under threat.

1. Payment for releaseB2formal

   A sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a person or property that is being held captive.

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   • The kidnappers demanded a large ransom money for the safe return of the child.
   • The family paid the ransom money to secure his release.
   • The police recovered the ransom money after the arrest.