Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bail
noun/verb
/beɪl/
Definition
Bail refers to the temporary release of an individual awaiting trial, often secured by the payment of a specified sum of money.
Examples
- After the arrest, she was granted bail and left the police station.
- The judge set the bail amount at $10,000.
- He decided to bail out his friend before the trial.
Meaning
In legal terms, bail allows a person accused of a crime to be released from jail while they wait for their court date, ensuring they return for the proceedings.
Synonyms
- release
- liberation
- bond
- security
