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bail
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[ noun ] (law) 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)
Examples "he is out on bail" Related terms |
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[ verb ] remove (water) from a vessel with a container
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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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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 18819
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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
Examples "the judge set bail at $10,000" "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman" Related terms |
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