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bail
bail
/ˈbeɪl/
noun
(law) 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)
(
bail
)
(law) 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
he is out on bail
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
(
bail
,
bail bond
,
bond
)
(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
the judge set bail at $10,000
A $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman
a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman
verb
Remove (water) from a vessel with a container
(
bail
)
remove (water) from a vessel with a container
Empty (a vessel) by bailing
(
bail
)
empty (a vessel) by bailing
Secure the release of (someone) by providing security
(
bail
)
secure the release of (someone) by providing security
Deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
(
bail
)
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
Release after a security has been paid
(
bail
)
release after a security has been paid
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