bail

/beɪl/ nounverb
4 letters1 syllable6 points in Scrabble®8 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS7
NOUN
1

(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”

2

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”

VERB
1

Deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period.

2

Empty (a vessel) by bailing.

3

Release after a security has been paid.

4

Remove (water) from a vessel with a container.

5

Secure the release of (someone) by providing security.

WORD FORMS
Related formbailee
Related formbailment
Related formbailable
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®6 points
Words With Friends®8 points
Double word12 points
Triple word18 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinailbay
Starts & ends withB … L
Syllablesbail
SYNONYMS & RELATED6
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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