Definitions for BAIL
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. bail, bail bond, bondnoun

   (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. bailverb

   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. bailverb

   release after a security has been paid

4. bailverb

   deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period

5. bailverb

   secure the release of (someone) by providing security

6. bailverb

   empty (a vessel) by bailing

7. bailverb

   remove (water) from a vessel with a container

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bailnoun

   Bail is the freeing or setting at liberty one arrested or imprisoned upon action either civil or criminal, under security taken for his appearance. There is both common and special bail; common bail is in actions of small prejudice, or slight proof, called common, because any sureties in that case are taken: whereas, upon causes of greater weight, or apparent speciality, special bail or surety must be taken. There is a difference between bail and mainprise; for he that is mainprised, is at large, until the day of his appearance: but where a man is bailed, he is always accounted by the law to be in their ward and custody for the time: and they may, if they will, keep him in ward or in prison at that time, or otherwise at their will. John Cowell

   Etymology: of this word the etymologists give many derivations; it seems to come from the French bailler, to put into the hand; to deliver up, as a man delivers himself up in surety.

   Worry’d with debts, and past all hopes of bail,
   The unpity’d wretch lies rotting in a jail. Wentworth Dillon.

   And bribe with presents, or when presents fail,
   They send their prostituted wives for bail. Dryden.

2. To Bailverb

   Etymology: from the noun.

   1. To give bail for another.

   Let me be their bail ——
   They shall be ready at your highness’ will,
   To answer their suspicion ————
   Thou shalt not bail them. William Shakespeare, Titus Andronicus.

   2. To admit to bail.

   When they had bailed the twelve bishops, who were in the Tower, the house of commons, in great indignation, caused them immediately again to be recommitted to the Tower. Edward Hyde.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bail

   Bail is a set of pre-trial restrictions that are imposed on a suspect to ensure that they will not hamper the judicial process. Bail is the conditional release of a defendant with the promise to appear in court when required. In some countries, especially the United States, bail usually implies a bail bond, a deposit of money or some form of property to the court by the suspect in return for the release from pre-trial detention. If the suspect does not return to court, the bail is forfeited and the suspect may be charged with the crime of failure to appear. If the suspect returns to make all their required appearances, bail is returned after the trial is concluded. In other countries, such as the United Kingdom, bail is more likely to consist of a set of restrictions that the suspect will have to abide by for a set period of time. Under this usage, bail can be given both before and after charge. For minor crimes, a defendant may be summoned to court without the need for bail, or may be released on recognizance (promising to appear in court, with no bail required) following arraignment. For serious crimes, or for suspects who are deemed likely to fail to turn up in court, they may be remanded (detained) while awaiting trial. A suspect is given bail in cases where remand is not justified but there is a need to provide an incentive for the suspect to appear in court. Bail amounts may vary depending on the type and severity of crime the suspect is accused of; practices for determining bail amounts vary.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bail

   Bail refers to the amount of money, property, or bond that a defendant gives to a court as a guarantee that they will appear in court as scheduled. It is used to ensure that the accused person returns for future court proceedings. This amount may be refunded to the defendant once the case is resolved, based on the regulations of the jurisdiction. If the defendant does not follow court orders or fails to appear in court, they may lose their bail and be taken into custody.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Bailnoun

   a bucket or scoop used in bailing water out of a boat

2. Bailverb

   to lade; to dip and throw; -- usually with out; as, to bail water out of a boat

3. Bailverb

   to dip or lade water from; -- often with out to express completeness; as, to bail a boat

4. Bail

   to deliver; to release

5. Bail

   to set free, or deliver from arrest, or out of custody, on the undertaking of some other person or persons that he or they will be responsible for the appearance, at a certain day and place, of the person bailed

6. Bail

   to deliver, as goods in trust, for some special object or purpose, upon a contract, expressed or implied, that the trust shall be faithfully executed on the part of the bailee, or person intrusted; as, to bail cloth to a tailor to be made into a garment; to bail goods to a carrier

7. Bailnoun

   custody; keeping

8. Bailnoun

   the person or persons who procure the release of a prisoner from the custody of the officer, or from imprisonment, by becoming surely for his appearance in court

9. Bailnoun

   the security given for the appearance of a prisoner in order to obtain his release from custody of the officer; as, the man is out on bail; to go bail for any one

10. Bailnoun

    the arched handle of a kettle, pail, or similar vessel, usually movable

11. Bailnoun

    a half hoop for supporting the cover of a carrier's wagon, awning of a boat, etc

12. Bailnoun

    a line of palisades serving as an exterior defense

13. Bailnoun

    the outer wall of a feudal castle. Hence: The space inclosed by it; the outer court

14. Bailnoun

    a certain limit within a forest

15. Bailnoun

    a division for the stalls of an open stable

16. Bailnoun

    the top or cross piece ( or either of the two cross pieces) of the wicket

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bail

   Traditionally, bail is some form of property deposited or pledged to a court to persuade it to release a suspect from jail, on the understanding that the suspect will return for trial or forfeit the bail. In some cases bail money may be returned at the end of the trial, if all court appearances are made, regardless of whether the person is found guilty or not guilty of the crime accused. If a bondsman is used and a surety bond has been obtained, the fee for that bond is the fee for the insurance policy purchased and is not refundable. In some countries granting bail is common. Even in such countries, however, bail may not be offered by some courts under some circumstances; for instance, if the accused is considered likely not to appear for trial regardless of bail. Legislatures may also set out certain crimes to be not bailable, such as capital crimes.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bail

   bāl, n. one who procures the release of an accused person by becoming guardian or security for his appearing in court: the security given: (Spens.) jurisdiction.—v.t. to set a person free by giving security for him: to release on the security of another.—adj. Bail′able.—ns. Bail′-bond, a bond given by a prisoner and his surety upon being bailed; Bail′-dock, Bale′-dock, a room at the Old Bailey, London, in which prisoners were kept during the trials; Bailee′, one to whom goods are delivered in trust upon a contract; Bail′er, one who delivers goods to another in trust; Bail′ment, a delivery of goods in trust: the action of bailing a prisoner; Bails′man, one who gives bail for another.—To accept, admit to, allow bail, are all said of the magistrate; the prisoner offers, surrenders to his bail; the one who provides it goes, gives, or stands bail.—To give leg bail, to be beholden to one's legs for escape. [O. Fr. bail, jurisdiction—baillier, to control, deliver. Primarily implying 'custody' or 'charge,' the word became associated with Norm. Fr. bailler, to deliver—L. bajulus.]

2. Bail

   bāl, v.t. (rare) to confine.—To bail up (Australia), to secure a cow's head during milking: to disarm travellers so as to be able to rob them without resistance. [Prob. conn. with the preceding word.]

3. Bail

   bāl, n. palisades, barriers: a pole separating horses in an open stable. [M. E.—O. Fr. baile, perh. from baillier, to enclose. Others suggest a derivation from L. baculum, a stick.]

4. Bail

   bāl, n. one of the cross pieces on the top of the wicket in cricket.—n. Bail′er, a ball bowled so as to hit the bails. [Prob. conn. with the preceding word.]

5. Bail

   bāl, v.t. to clear (a boat) of water with bails or shallow buckets.—n. a man or instrument for bailing water out of a ship, pit, &c.—Also spelled Bale. [Fr. baille, a bucket, perh. from Low L. bacula, dim. of baca.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bail

   A surety. The cargo of a captured or detained vessel is not allowed to be taken on bail before adjudication without mutual consent. It was also a northern term for a beacon or signal.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bail

   A stout iron yoke placed over heavy guns and fitting closely over the ends of the trunnions, to which it is attached by pins in the axis of the trunnions; used to raise or lower the gun by means of the gin.

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1. BAIL

   What does BAIL stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the BAIL acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

2. Bail

   Bale vs. Bail -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Bale and Bail.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. BAIL

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bail is ranked #2421 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Bail surname appeared 14,957 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 would have the surname Bail.
   
   81.6% or 12,215 total occurrences were White.
   12.1% or 1,814 total occurrences were Black.
   2.6% or 389 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.5% or 224 total occurrences were Asian.
   1.5% or 224 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.6% or 90 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Matched Categories

1. • Deliver
   • Empty
   • Guarantee
   • Release
   • Remove

Anagrams for BAIL »

1. bali

2. albi

How to pronounce BAIL?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of BAIL in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of BAIL in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of BAIL in a Sentence

1. Doug Coltart:

   We are happy that they have been granted bail. But the bail conditions clearly curtail their constitutional rights.

2. Congressman Zeldin:

   My first and foremost concern about cashless bail and the need to overhaul it is dangerousness, the judges should have discretion to weigh dangerousness. It's about the victim.

3. Elizabeth Roscoe:

   I will not vary bail. I will leave it as it is.

4. Jeb Hensarling:

   I warned at the time, if we do not fix the problem, we are one major storm away from having to bail it out again, and here we are.

5. Wayne LaPierre:

   Decades of Right-to-Carry laws all across America have proven that good men and women are not the problem, this ruling will bring life-saving justice to law-abiding Americans who have lived under unconstitutional restrictions all across our country, particularly in cities and states with revolving door criminal justice systems, no cash bail and increased opposition to law-enforcement.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=BAIL
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=BAIL
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bail
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BAIL
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=BAIL
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=BAIL
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=BAIL
9. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
10. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html