bail (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /beɪl/
Definition
Money or a guarantee provided to a court to ensure a defendant will appear for trial, allowing their temporary release from custody.
Examples
The lawyer worked to secure his client's bail as quickly as possible.
She couldn't afford the bail, so she remained in jail awaiting her court date.
How to Use bail
- bail out (phrasal verb)
- To help someone or something out of a difficult situation, especially by providing money. — "The government had to bail out the struggling airline."
- bail on (phrasal verb)
- To abandon or desert someone or something, especially at the last minute. — "He promised to come to the party but bailed on us."
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