In war, when prisoners are taken by an enemy, the money demanded for their release is called a ransom; that is, it is the means by which they are set at liberty.
Kui vaenlane võttis sõjas vange, nimetati nende vabastamise eest nõutavat raha lunahinnaks; see tähendab, et see oli abinõu, tänu millele nad vabastati.