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Ransom
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rançon
an amount of money demanded or paid for the release of a person who is in captivity
02
rançon, paiement libératoire
the act of freeing from captivity or punishment
03
rançon, paiement de rançon
payment for the release of someone
to ransom
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rançonner, libérer contre rançon
exchange or buy back for money; under threat
ransom
n
Exemple
The kidnappers demanded a large ransom for the safe return of the CEO's daughter.
Authorities advised against paying ransom to cybercriminals in cases of ransomware attacks.
Negotiators worked tirelessly to lower the ransom amount requested by the hostage-takers.
Hostage negotiations are delicate processes aimed at securing the safe release of captives without paying ransom.
The kidnapper demanded a ransom for the release of the prisoner.
