Bail
nounbeɪl
Noun
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
“the judge set bail at $10,000”
Similar:BondType of:RecognisanceRecognizancethe legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)
“he is out on bail”
Verb
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
Type of:RenderDeliverempty (a vessel) by bailing
Type of:Emptyrelease after a security has been paid
Type of:FreeLiberateLooseremove (water) from a vessel with a container
Type of:WithdrawRemoveTakesecure the release of (someone) by providing security
Type of:VouchGuarantee
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