Bail
English word definition — powered by WordNet
NOUN
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
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)
VERB
release after a security has been paid
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
secure the release of (someone) by providing security
empty (a vessel) by bailing
remove (water) from a vessel with a container
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