bail

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)

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

verb

remove (water) from a vessel with a container

empty (a vessel) by bailing

secure the release of (someone) by providing security

deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period

release after a security has been paid

Synonyms for bail

bondn recognizancen suretyn arraignmentn replevyadj

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