bail
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(verb) deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period |
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Related Words: deliver, get in, hand over, render, turn in |
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(noun) (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set bail at $10,000"; "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman" |
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Synonyms: bail bond, bond |
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Related Words: recognisance, recognizance |
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