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bail

/beɪl/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does bail mean?

verb, noun

To secure the release of someone from prison or custody by paying a sum of money, or to pay this sum. A sum of money paid to secure the release of someone from prison or custody.

Example

"The judge allowed the defendant to bail out of jail until the trial."

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