bail

Meanings

• noun

  The release of a person from jail before their trial, usually on condition that they will appear in court when required.

  - "John was granted bail after his arrest."
  - "Susan's bail hearing is scheduled for next week."

• verb

  To release someone from legal custody.

  - "The judge bailed out the defendant after hearing his appeal."
  - "The suspect was bailed out by his family."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bail
jail , ail , ailment , ailiere , mail , whale

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Variants

List of all variants of bail that leads to same result
bail , bails , bailed , bailing , bailable , bale , bales , bail out , bailed out , bailing out , bails out

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Etymology

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Old French 'baillier' meaning 'to deliver, entrust'. The term originated from feudal law, where a lord (bailliff) would oversee and manage the lands of another.

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Trivia

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1. In some countries, the term 'bail' is not used, and instead, the concept is referred to as 'remand in custody' or 'release on recognizance'.

2. The amount of bail set by a judge can vary greatly depending on the nature and severity of the crime, as well as the perceived flight risk and danger to the community posed by the accused.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bail Bond: A type of surety bond used in the criminal justice system to secure the release of an arrested person.

2. Bailiff: An officer of the court responsible for enforcing orders and maintaining order in the courtroom.

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Culture

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Bail has been a subject of various forms of expression throughout history. It has been depicted in literature, such as in Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities', where the character Sydney Carton is released on bail to take the place of Charles Darnay at his trial. In music, there are songs that use the term 'bail' metaphorically, such as 'Bail Me Out' by the Fray.

How to Memorize "bail"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being released from jail with a document in hand, signifying their bail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bail' with the idea of freedom and release from custody.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bail = Bring About Immediate Liberty' to remember the meaning of the term.

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