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noun
(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"
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verb
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
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verb
empty (a vessel) by bailing
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verb
release after a security has been paid
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verb
remove (water) from a vessel with a container
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verb
secure the release of (someone) by providing security
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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"