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
1.release after a security has been paid
2.deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
3.secure the release of (someone) by providing security
4.empty (a vessel) by bailing
5.remove (water) from a vessel with a container