Bail (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The judge set the bail at $10,000 for the defendant, who was accused of theft.
- She was granted bail and allowed to return home until her trial date.
- After posting bail, the suspect was released from the county jail.
- His lawyer worked tirelessly to secure his release on bail, but it was denied.
- The family was relieved when the judge lowered the bail to an amount they could afford.
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Meaning 2
(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"; "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The judge set the bail at $50,000 for the accused person awaiting trial.
- His wealthy uncle provided the bail money to secure his release from jail.
- After reviewing the case, the court reduced the amount of bail from $20,000 to $10,000.
- The bail for robbery was set at $200,000 by the court and the accused could not afford it.
- A local business owner agreed to act as the bail guarantor for his friend.