definition of
bail

[1] #1 bail n. [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"; "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman". wn

[2] #2 bail v. release after a security has been paid. wn

[3] #3 bail n. 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". wn

[4] #4 bail v. deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period. wn

[5] #5 bail v. secure the release of (someone) by providing security. wn