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to bail
01
to release someone until their trial after they gave an amount of money to the court
02
remove (water) from a vessel with a container
03
empty (a vessel) by bailing
04
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
05
release after a security has been paid
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
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)
Example
The judge unexpectedly bailed the suspect due to lack of substantial evidence.
After being arrested, the accused had the option to bail themselves by paying the required bail.
The celebrity's manager rushed to bail her out after the late-night arrest.
The government decided to bail the struggling company out to prevent bankruptcy.
