Bailable (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Eligible for bail; "a bailable defendant".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The court ruled that the defendant was bailable and set bail at $10,000.
- In many jurisdictions, certain types of misdemeanors are considered bailable offenses.
- The lawyer argued that her client was a bailable defendant and should be released on bail pending trial.
- After reviewing the case, the judge determined that the accused was bailable and eligible for pre-trial release.
- Since the charge was a bailable offense, the defendant was able to post bail and go home until the trial.
Meaning 2
Admitting of bail; "a bailable offense".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The judge determined that the defendant's crime was a bailable offense and set a reasonable bail amount.
- The lawyer argued that her client's alleged crime was a bailable one and requested that the court grant bail.
- The court ruled that the defendant's offense was bailable and released him on a $10,000 bond.
- The police officer informed the suspect that the charge was bailable and that he would be eligible for release on bail.
- The judge considered the defendant's prior record and determined that the offense was not bailable, denying the request for bail.