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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