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Bail

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Definitions for Bail

noun
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
Synonyms
bail bond bond
Examples
  1. the judge set bail at $10,000
  2. a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman
noun
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)
Examples
  1. he is out on bail
verb
release after a security has been paid
verb
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
verb
secure the release of (someone) by providing security
verb
empty (a vessel) by bailing
verb
remove (water) from a vessel with a container

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