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Meaning of ‘bail’
7 definitions found.
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
Example: "They let you out on bail."
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
Example: "the judge set bail at $10,000"
Synonyms: bond
to remove water from a vessel with a container
Example: "We bailed frantically to prevent the rowboat from sinking."
to empty of water, typically with a bucket
Example: "We need to bail out this canoe before we sink."
to secure the release of someone by providing security
Example: "I bailed them out after I got a call from the county jail."
to deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
Example: "We bailed some goods."
to release after a security has been paid
Example: "We bailed out our troubled sibling."
Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University
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