bail
noun(bail)
(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:
The judge set bail at $10,000.
bail
verb(bail)
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
bail
verb(bail)
empty (a vessel) by bailing
bail
verb(bail)
release after a security has been paid
bail
verb(bail)
remove (water) from a vessel with a container
bail
verb(bail)
secure the release of (someone) by providing security
bail
noun(bail)
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:
He is out on bail.