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Liberate, a writ that lay for the payment of a yearly pension or other sum of money, granted under the Great Seal, and addressed to the treasurer and chamberlain of the Exchequer. Also a writ to the sheriff for the delivery of possession of lands and goods extended or taken upon the forfeiture of a recognizance. Also a writ that issued out of Chancery, directed to a gaoler, for delivery of a prisoner who has put in bail for this appearance, Fitz. N.B. 432.