bail (Meaning)
bail (n)
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
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)
bail (v)
release after a security has been paid
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
secure the release of (someone) by providing security
empty (a vessel) by bailing
remove (water) from a vessel with a container
bail (n.)
A bucket or scoop used in bailing water out of a boat.
Custody; keeping.
The person or persons who procure the release of a prisoner from the custody of the officer, or from imprisonment, by becoming surely for his appearance in court.
The security given for the appearance of a prisoner in order to obtain his release from custody of the officer; as, the man is out on bail; to go bail for any one.
The arched handle of a kettle, pail, or similar vessel, usually movable.
A half hoop for supporting the cover of a carrier's wagon, awning of a boat, etc.
A line of palisades serving as an exterior defense.
The outer wall of a feudal castle. Hence: The space inclosed by it; the outer court.
A certain limit within a forest.
A division for the stalls of an open stable.
The top or cross piece ( or either of the two cross pieces) of the wicket.
bail (v. t.)
To lade; to dip and throw; -- usually with out; as, to bail water out of a boat.
To dip or lade water from; -- often with out to express completeness; as, to bail a boat.
bail (v./t.)
To deliver; to release.
To set free, or deliver from arrest, or out of custody, on the undertaking of some other person or persons that he or they will be responsible for the appearance, at a certain day and place, of the person bailed.
To deliver, as goods in trust, for some special object or purpose, upon a contract, expressed or implied, that the trust shall be faithfully executed on the part of the bailee, or person intrusted; as, to bail cloth to a tailor to be made into a garment; to bail goods to a carrier.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bail
bail Sentence Examples
- The suspect was released on bail until their trial date.
- The bail bondsman guaranteed the court that the accused would appear for their hearings.
- The bail amount was set unusually high, making it difficult for the defendant to secure their release.
- The judge denied bail for the dangerous offender, citing their flight risk.
- The fugitive skipped bail and is now considered a high-priority target.
- The prosecutor argued that the defendant should not be granted bail due to their previous criminal history.
- The bail hearing was adjourned to allow both sides more time to gather evidence.
- The suspect surrendered themselves to the authorities and paid bail to secure their release.
- The bail bond was revoked after the defendant was arrested for a new offense.
- The bail system has come under scrutiny for potentially creating disparities based on wealth and socioeconomic status.
FAQs About the word bail
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial, the legal system that allows an accused per
pledge, security,bond, recognizance, gage, guarantee, down payment, warranty, surety, deposit
show up, stay, remain, remain, show up, arrive,come, stay, arrive, come
The suspect was released on bail until their trial date.
The bail bondsman guaranteed the court that the accused would appear for their hearings.
The bail amount was set unusually high, making it difficult for the defendant to secure their release.
The judge denied bail for the dangerous offender, citing their flight risk.
