Bail
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British pronunciation/bˈe‍ɪl/
American pronunciation/ˈbeɪɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "bail"

to bail
01

to release someone until their trial after they gave an amount of money to the court

Transitive: to bail sb
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The judge unexpectedly bailed the suspect due to lack of substantial evidence.
Right now, the family is actively bailing the defendant out of custody.
The family decided to bail their relative out of detention by posting the necessary bail bond.
02

to remove water from a boat by using a container to scoop it out and throw it overboard

Transitive: to bail water
03

to remove water from a boat or ship, typically using a container like a bucket

Intransitive
Transitive: to bail a vessel
04

to hand over personal property to someone else, entrusting them with it for a specific purpose and for a limited time

Transitive: to bail a possession to sb/sth
05

to release a prisoner temporarily after receiving a set amount of money or a guarantee to ensure they return for future court appearances

Transitive: to bail sb
Bail
01

an amount of money that must be paid in order for someone who is accused of a crime to be released until their trial

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The judge set bail at $10,000 for the defendant 's release from jail before the trial.
The bail bondsman agreed to post bail on behalf of the defendant in exchange for a fee.
The bail bondsman agreed to post bail on behalf of the defendant in exchange for a fee.
02

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)

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Example
The judge unexpectedly bailed the suspect due to lack of substantial evidence.
Right now, the family is actively bailing the defendant out of custody.
The family decided to bail their relative out of detention by posting the necessary bail bond.
The judge decided to bail the defendant out of jail, pending their trial, after the bail amount was paid.
After being arrested, the accused had the option to bail themselves by paying the required bail.
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