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bail1
noun
1 the temporary release of a person awaiting trial, secured by the payment of money and/or the imposition of special conditions.
2 money required as security for a person's temporary release while awaiting trial.
verb (bailed , bailing ) (usu bail someone out)
1 to provide bail for them.
2 colloq to help them out of difficulties, especially by lending them money.
[14c: French, meaning -custody-]
forfeit bail or colloq jump bail to fail to return for trial after being released on bail.
on bail said of a person: released once bail money has been given to the court.
put up or stand or go bail to provide bail for a prisoner.
noun
1 the temporary release of a person awaiting trial, secured by the payment of money and/or the imposition of special conditions.
2 money required as security for a person's temporary release while awaiting trial.
verb (bailed , bailing ) (usu bail someone out)
1 to provide bail for them.
2 colloq to help them out of difficulties, especially by lending them money.
[14c: French, meaning -custody-]
forfeit bail or colloq jump bail to fail to return for trial after being released on bail.
on bail said of a person: released once bail money has been given to the court.
put up or stand or go bail to provide bail for a prisoner.
bail2 or bale
verb (bailed , baling ; baled , bailing ) (usu bail out or bale out)
1 tr & intr to remove (water) from a boat with a bucket or scoop.
2 intr to escape from an aeroplane by jumping out.
[17c: from French baille bucket]
verb (bailed , baling ; baled , bailing ) (usu bail out or bale out)
1 tr & intr to remove (water) from a boat with a bucket or scoop.
2 intr to escape from an aeroplane by jumping out.
[17c: from French baille bucket]
bail3
noun (usu bails) cricket one of the cross-pieces laid on top of the stumps (see stump1).
noun (usu bails) cricket one of the cross-pieces laid on top of the stumps (see stump1).
bail4
noun on a typewriter or printer, etc: a hinged bar that holds the paper against the platen.
noun on a typewriter or printer, etc: a hinged bar that holds the paper against the platen.
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