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| 1. | [ verb ] deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period | |
| Related terms: | hand_over bailment | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (law) 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" |
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| Related terms: | legal_system law | |
| 3. | [ verb ] remove (water) from a vessel with a container | |
| Related terms: | remove | |
| 4. | [ verb ] empty (a vessel) by bailing | |
| Related terms: | empty | |
| 5. | [ verb ] secure the release of (someone) by providing security | |
| Related terms: | guarantee bailor | |
| 6. | [ verb ] release after a security has been paid | |
| Related terms: | free | |
| 7. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 18819 | |
| 8. | [ noun ] (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial | |
| Synonyms: | bond bail_bond | |
| Examples: | "the judge set bail at $10,000" "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman" |
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| Related terms: | recognizance criminal_law | |
| Similar spelling: |
Baily Bal bailee Bailey Bailie Bali Bala bale Bahl Ball Baal bawl Baillie Balle Baley Balli Balay bally Balla Bayly Ballew Ballou Ballow Bayley Balliew |
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