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Definition of BAILS
Pronunciation : BAILS

noun : BAILS

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 1. (

    ) (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" ;

  • 2. (

    ) 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" ;

verb : BAILS

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 1. (

    ) release after a security has been paid ;

  • 2. (

    ) deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period ;

  • 3. (

    ) secure the release of (someone) by providing security ;

  • 4. (

    ) empty (a vessel) by bailing ;

  • 5. (

    ) remove (water) from a vessel with a container ;


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