BAIL
Definition of BAIL
- (verb)release after a security has been paid
- (verb)deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
- (verb)secure the release of (someone) by providing security
- (verb)empty (a vessel) by bailing
- (verb)remove (water) from a vessel with a container
- (noun)(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
- (noun)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)