noun (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial.
— synonyms: bail_bond, bond
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).
verb release after a security has been paid.
verb deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period.
verb secure the release of (someone) by providing security.
verb empty (a vessel) by bailing.
verb remove (water) from a vessel with a container.