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A sum of moneydemanded or oaidfor the release of a captive

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Answered by singhrishika057

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Ransom

Ransom is the money demanded for the release of a captive. You've probably heard the phrase “held for ransom.” That means someone has been captured and is being held prisoner until a sum of money is delivered to the captors.

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