bail bail /ˈbeɪl/

noun

1. (law) 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)  ( bail )
   (law) 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
   he is out on bail
   
2. (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial  ( bail , bail bond , bond )
   (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
   the judge set bail at $10,000
    A $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman
   a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman
   

verb

1. Remove (water) from a vessel with a container  ( bail )
   remove (water) from a vessel with a container
   
2. Empty (a vessel) by bailing  ( bail )
   empty (a vessel) by bailing
   
3. Secure the release of (someone) by providing security  ( bail )
   secure the release of (someone) by providing security
   
4. Deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period  ( bail )
   deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
   
5. Release after a security has been paid  ( bail )
   release after a security has been paid