bail

/bˈe‍ɪl/

/ˈbeɪɫ/

Bail

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)

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

synonyms : bail bond

bond

to bail

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

remove (water) from a vessel with a container

empty (a vessel) by bailing

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

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

release after a security has been paid

Examples

1. The judge decided to revoke the defendant's bail after they violated the conditions of their release.

2. Sam’s father, Tom, put up bail for the couple.

3. Need bail?

4. Hence requested bail.