bail : Idioms & Phrases
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bail bond
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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
bail; bond.
- the judge set bail at $10,000
- a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman
WordNet
Bail" bond`
Definitions
(Law) (a) A bond or obligation given by a prisoner and his surety, to insure the prisoner's appearance in court, at the return of the writ. (b) Special bail in court to abide the judgment. Bouvier.
Webster 1913
bail out
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verb free on bail
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verb remove (water) from a boat by dipping and throwing over the side
bale out.
WordNet
Leg bail
- escape from custody by flight. Slang
Webster 1913
Special bail , Bail above , ∨ Bail to the action
(Law) , sureties who undertake that, if the defendant is convicted, he shall satisfy the plaintiff, or surrender himself into custody. Tomlins. Wharton (Law Dict.).
Webster 1913
Straw bail
- worthless bail, as being given by irresponsible persons. Colloq. U.S.
Webster 1913
To jump one's bail
- to abscond while at liberty under bail bonds. Slang, U. S.
