bail

bail is a valid 4-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends.

Meaning

What does bail mean?

  • noun

    (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

  • verb

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

  • verb

    empty (a vessel) by bailing

  • verb

    release after a security has been paid

  • verb

    remove (water) from a vessel with a container

  • verb

    secure the release of (someone) by providing security

  • 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)

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