escrow

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Synonyms: scrow, escroc, escrol, escrod, eskrow

Antonyms: scrow, escroc, escrol, escrod, eskrow

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|legal}} A [[contractual]] [[arrangement]] whereby [[money]] or [[asset]]s are held in [[trust]] by an [[independent]] [[agent]] by the agreement of the parties, which can only be [[release]]d to the relevant party once certain contractual [[condition]]s have been [[fulfil]]led.
2. {{lb|en|informal}} The money or assets so held.

Verb

1. To place in escrow.

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