a sum of money paid to a kidnapper to set the person free
He kidnapped the prince and demanded $1 million as ransom.
Kidnappers demanded a hefty ransom for the safe return of the business tycoon.
Negotiations for the ransom involved delicate discussions between the families and the criminals.
The authorities were determined to bring the kidnappers to justice and secure the ransom.
The ransom was paid discreetly, and the kidnapped individual was safely released.
