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bail

(b/eI/l )

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial(noun.possession)

Example:
The judge set bail at $10,000.

Synonym:
bail bond, bond

source: wordnet30
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)(noun.cognition)

Example:
He is out on bail.

source: wordnet30
A bucket or scoop used in bailing water out of a boat.(noun)

source: webster1913
Custody; keeping.(noun)

source: webster1913
The arched handle of a kettle, pail, or similar vessel, usually movable.(noun)

source: webster1913
A line of palisades serving as an exterior defense.(noun)

source: webster1913

release after a security has been paid(verb.social)

source: wordnet30
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period(verb.possession)

source: wordnet30
secure the release of (someone) by providing security(verb.communication)

source: wordnet30
empty (a vessel) by bailing(verb.change)

source: wordnet30
remove (water) from a vessel with a container(verb.change)

source: wordnet30
To lade; to dip and throw; -- usually with out; as, to bail water out of a boat.(verb)

source: webster1913
To deliver; to release.(verb)

source: webster1913

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