gwĩkũũra

n. · class 15

1. redemption, ransom. The act of redeeming or buying back; a payment made to secure release or freedom, particularly in contexts of slavery or debt.

Example: Na rĩrĩa anene acio metirie Jasoni na andũ arĩa angĩ kĩndũ gĩa gwĩkũũra, makĩmarekia mathiĩ. (ACT 17:9) — took a surety payment from Jason and the others before releasing them.