bail

Noun

• 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)
  • he is out on bail
    

• (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
  • the judge set bail at $10,000
    
  • a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman
    

Verb

• remove (water) from a vessel with a container

• empty (a vessel) by bailing

• secure the release of (someone) by providing security

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

• release after a security has been paid

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  bail bond , bond