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bondsmen

[ ˈbɒndzmən ]

Noun

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legal

A man who provides a bond or surety for another, especially a professional surety.

Synonyms

bail bondsman, guarantor, surety.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bondsmen	Historically, this term referred to individuals who were indentured or bound by a contract, often in a feudal or servitude context. Its current usage has become more obscure and less commonly referred to in modern language. The bondsmen were required to work the land according to the lord's demands.
surety	This term is used in legal, financial, and contractual contexts similar to 'guarantor'. A surety is a person or entity that takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, for example, their appearing in court or the repayment of a loan. As a surety, he had to ensure that all contractual obligations were met.
guarantor	This term is used primarily in financial, legal, or contractual contexts. A guarantor is a person who guarantees to pay back a loan or debts if the primary borrower defaults. She needed a guarantor to secure the apartment lease.
bail bondsman	This term is used in the legal and judicial context where it refers to a person or agency that provides bail money for a defendant in court. It is a specific role in the legal system. The bail bondsman secured his release from jail pending the trial.

Examples of usage

He agreed to act as a bondsman for the defendant.
The bondsman posted bail for the accused.
The court required a bondsman to ensure the defendant's appearance.
The bondsman guaranteed the payment of the debt.
The bondsman's services were essential in the legal proceedings.

Translations

Translations of the word "bondsmen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escravos

🇮🇳 बंधुआ मजदूर

🇩🇪 Leibeigene

🇮🇩 budak

🇺🇦 кріпаки

🇵🇱 niewolnicy

🇯🇵 奴隷

🇫🇷 serfs

🇪🇸 siervos

🇹🇷 köleler

🇰🇷 노예

🇸🇦 عبيد

🇨🇿 nevolníci

🇸🇰 nevoľníci

🇨🇳 农奴

🇸🇮 hlapci

🇮🇸 leiguliðar

🇰🇿 құлдар

🇬🇪 ტყვეები

🇦🇿 qullar

🇲🇽 siervos

Etymology

The term 'bondsman' dates back to the Middle Ages, where it referred to a person who provided surety for another in legal matters. Over time, the role of a bondsman evolved to include posting bail for accused individuals. In modern times, bondsmen play a crucial role in the legal system by ensuring that defendants fulfill their legal obligations.