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an amount of money that must be paid in order for someone who is accused of a crime to be released until their trial
the system or practice of releasing an accused person from custody before trial under specified conditions, often backed by a financial guarantee
to release someone until their trial after they gave an amount of money to the court
to remove water from a boat by using a container to scoop it out and throw it overboard
to remove water from a boat or ship, typically using a container like a bucket
to hand over personal property to someone else, entrusting them with it for a specific purpose and for a limited time
to release a prisoner temporarily after receiving a set amount of money or a guarantee to ensure they return for future court appearances
to leave or exit a situation, typically quickly or unexpectedly
What does "to bail" mean in slang?
The structure is a simple verb borrowed from the nautical term "bailing out" (removing water from a boat), repurposed to mean escaping a situation. It is used to describe leaving or exiting a situation, typically quickly or unexpectedly, often to avoid trouble, boredom, or responsibility. People typically say "I'm going to bail" when cutting out of a party, a conversation, or a commitment early.
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