Bail

noun
beɪl

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:Bond
    Type of:RecognisanceRecognizance
  • the 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:RenderDeliver
  • empty (a vessel) by bailing

    Type of:Empty
  • release after a security has been paid

    Type of:FreeLiberateLoose
  • remove (water) from a vessel with a container

    Type of:WithdrawRemoveTake
  • secure the release of (someone) by providing security

    Type of:VouchGuarantee

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