Bail: meaning, definitions and examples

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bail

[ beɪl ]

^{Context #1}

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

bond, security, surety

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.

^{Context #2}

law

To release or secure the release of a prisoner on payment of bail.

Synonyms

free, liberate, release

Examples of usage

They decided to bail him out of jail.
The lawyer bailed the client out quickly.
He bailed himself out of prison.

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

Word origin

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.