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English to English noun
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(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial |  | Example: the judge set bail at $10,000
a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman
source: wordnet30
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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) | | Example: he is out on bail
source: wordnet30
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A bucket or scoop used in bailing water out of a boat. | | source: webster1913
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Custody; keeping. | | source: webster1913
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The arched handle of a kettle, pail, or similar vessel, usually movable. | | source: webster1913
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A line of palisades serving as an exterior defense. | | source: webster1913 verb
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release after a security has been paid | | source: wordnet30
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deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period | | source: wordnet30
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secure the release of (someone) by providing security | | source: wordnet30
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empty (a vessel) by bailing | | source: wordnet30
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remove (water) from a vessel with a container | | source: wordnet30
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To lade; to dip and throw; -- usually with out; as, to bail water out of a boat. | | source: webster1913
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To deliver; to release. | | source: webster1913
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