Escrow: What is that?

es·crow

1.  a contract, deed, bond, or other written agreement deposited with a third person, by whom it is to be delivered to the grantee or promisee on the fulfillment of some condition.
 
2.  to place in escrow: The home seller agrees to escrow the sum of $1000 with his attorney.
 
3.  in escrow, in the keeping of a third person for delivery to a given party upon the fulfillment of some condition.

 
 
 
Citation:
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