The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
The judge set the bail at $5,000, allowing the defendant to go home until the trial date.
A sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that an accused person returns for their trial.
He paid the bail to secure his brother's release from jail.
A bar or handle used for lifting, such as on a bucket or a kettle.
She grabbed the bail of the bucket to carry water from the well.
A curved support on a ship's deck for holding a boom or spar.
The sailor adjusted the bail to secure the boom in place.
Either of the two small wooden cross-pieces that sit on top of the stumps to form a cricket wicket.
The bowler’s delivery sent both bails flying.
A loop or ring at the top of a pendant or other piece of jewellery through which a chain or cord passes.
The necklace’s bail was large enough to slide onto a thicker chain.
bailadjective
Définitions
Relating to, involving, or used for bail in the legal sense.
The defendant attended a bail hearing the following morning.