BAIL
Scrabble letter values: B3A1I1L1 = 6
Definition
- 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.
Examples
- “the judge set bail at $10,000”
- “a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman”
- “he is out on bail”