Ransom
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
A redemption for money or other consideration of that which is taken in war.
8 Term 277. The custom of ransom of prisoners of Law of War 127.
See Prisoners of War; man forcibly and unlawfully against her will.
Ransom Bill. Russ. Cr. L. 904.