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Bail

/beɪ̯l/

Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.

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📖 Definitions of "Bail"

noun

1
Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.
2
Release from imprisonment on payment of such money.
3
The person providing such payment.
4
A bucket or scoop used for removing water from a boat etc.

verb

1
To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail.
2
To release a person under such guarantee.
3
To hand over personal property to be held temporarily by another as a bailment.
"to bail cloth to a tailor to be made into a garment; to bail goods to a carrier"
4
To remove (water) from a boat by scooping it out.
"to bail water out of a boat"

🔄 Synonyms of "Bail"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

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bail bondnoun

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

bondnoun

(law) A document constituting evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Bail"

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Word	Definition
bail bondnoun	(US) A surety, used to obtain the release of a criminal defendant who has been required to give bail.
bondnoun	(law) A document constituting evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.
remandnoun	The act of sending an accused person back into custody whilst awaiting trial.
parolenoun	Conditional release of a prisoner (now especially before the end of a custodial sentence), or the term or state of such release; the system governing such releases.
recognizancenoun	(law) A form of bail; a promise made by the accused to the court that they will attend all required judicial proceedings and will not engage in further illegal activity or other prohibited conduct as set by the court.
probationnoun	A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met.
borrowverb	To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
suretyshipnoun	(law) An accessory agreement through which one binds oneself for another already bound, either in whole or in part, as for one's debt, default or miscarriage; the assumption of liability for the obligations of another.
leasenoun	(formal, law) An interest in land granting exclusive use or occupation of real estate for a limited period; a leasehold.
leaseholdnoun	A leasehold estate in land.
guarantornoun	A person or company that provides a guarantee.
lendernoun	One who lends, especially money; specifically, a bank or other entity that specializes in granting loans.
sponsorshipnoun	(countable, uncountable) The aid or support provided by a sponsor; backing or patronage.
rescuenoun	To save from any violence, danger or evil.
guaranteenoun	Anything that assures a certain outcome.
saveverb	(transitive) To prevent harm or difficulty.
ensureverb	(intransitive) To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).
backingnoun	Support, especially financial.
savingnoun	A reduction in cost or expenditure.
rehabilitationnoun	The process of rehabilitating somebody or something.