bail

noun

  1. 1

    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

  2. 2

    (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

    a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman

verb

  1. 1

    remove (water) from a vessel with a container

  2. 2

    empty (a vessel) by bailing

  3. 3

    secure the release of (someone) by providing security

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    release after a security has been paid

Synonyms

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