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Words with a similar base: bail, bail_bond

'bail'

[bail.n.01] as in: (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

'bail'

[bail.n.02] as in: 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

'bail'

[bail.v.01] as in: release after a security has been paid

'bail'

[bail.v.02] as in: deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period

'bail'

[bail.v.03] as in: secure the release of (someone) by providing security

'bail'

[bail.v.04] as in: empty (a vessel) by bailing

'bail'

[bail.v.05] as in: remove (water) from a vessel with a container

Origins

					bail (English)
├── baillier (French)
└── beyl (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── beygla (Middle English (1100-1500))