Bail: meaning, definitions and examples
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bail
[ beɪl ]
court
The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The judge set bail at $10,000.
- If you cannot afford bail, you may be held in jail until your trial.
- They posted bail and were released from custody.
Translations
Translations of the word "bail" in other languages:
🇵🇹 caução
🇮🇳 जमानत
🇩🇪 Kaution
🇮🇩 jaminan
🇺🇦 застава
🇵🇱 kaucja
🇯🇵 保釈
🇫🇷 caution
🇪🇸 fianza
🇹🇷 kefalet
🇰🇷 보석
🇸🇦 كفالة
🇨🇿 kauce
🇸🇰 kaucia
🇨🇳 保释
🇸🇮 varščina
🇮🇸 trygging
🇰🇿 кепілдік
🇬🇪 გირაო
🇦🇿 zəmanət
🇲🇽 fianza
Etymology
The word 'bail' originated from the Old French word 'bailler', meaning 'to give, to deliver'. In the legal context, bail has been used since the 16th century to describe the temporary release of a person awaiting trial. The concept of bail has evolved over time to include monetary guarantees for appearance in court.
See also: bailey.