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 Definition of 'bail'

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1. (noun) 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"; "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman"

2. (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)
"he is out on bail"

3. (verb) bail
release after a security has been paid


4. (verb) bail
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period


5. (verb) bail
secure the release of (someone) by providing security


6. (verb) bail
empty (a vessel) by bailing


7. (verb) bail
remove (water) from a vessel with a container



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