Bail Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Bail

Meaning 1 : (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

    Example : the judge set bail at $10,000

    Synonyms : bail bond,  bond
Meaning 2 : deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period

Meaning 3 : empty (a vessel) by bailing

Meaning 4 : release after a security has been paid

Meaning 5 : remove (water) from a vessel with a container

Meaning 6 : secure the release of (someone) by providing security

Meaning 7 : 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)

    Example : he is out on bail

How to Pronounce Bail

  • beɪl