bail, bail bond, bond(noun)

(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"

bail bond(Noun)

A surety, used to obtain the release of a criminal defendant who has been required to give bail.

Bail bond(u)

a bond or obligation given by a prisoner and his surety, to insure the prisoner's appearance in court, at the return of the writ

Bail bond(u)

special bail in court to abide the judgment