Prisoner held for ransom (7)

I believe the answer is:

hostage

(Other definitions for hostage that I've seen before include "One seized as security" , "Detainee - gash toe (anag)" , "Kidnap victim" , "Prisoner kept as security" , "One held captive" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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