How to pronounce "bail"

• "bail" pronounced in English.

• "Bail" pronounced in French.

• "bail" pronounced in French.

Meanings and definitions of "bail"

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"

Synonyms:

• bail
• bail bond
• bond

Noun

the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial); "he is out on bail"

Synonyms:

• bail

Verb

release after a security has been paid

Synonyms:

• bail

Verb

deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period

Synonyms:

• bail

Verb

secure the release of (someone) by providing security

Synonyms:

• bail

Verb

empty (a vessel) by bailing

Synonyms:

• bail

Verb

remove (water) from a vessel with a container

Synonyms:

• bail