Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bailable

adjective

/ˈbeɪləbl/

Definition

Capable of being released on bail; pertaining to a situation where a defendant may be granted temporary release from custody by providing a bail amount.

Examples

The judge decided that the defendant was bailable and set the bail amount at $5,000.
In some jurisdictions, certain offenses are not bailable, which means the accused must remain in custody until trial.
After reviewing the case details, the lawyer concluded that his client was likely to be granted bailable status.

Meaning

In legal contexts, bailable refers to the ability of an accused person to be temporary released before their trial, usually by paying a specified sum of money as a guarantee that they will appear in court when required.