the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court:he has been released on bail
money paid by or for someone in order to secure their release on bail:they feared the financier would be tempted to forfeit the £10 million bail and flee
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release or secure the release of (a prisoner) on payment of bail:nine were bailed on drugs charges [with object and infinitive]:he was bailed to appear at Durham Crown Court
go bail (or stand bail)
act as surety for an accused person:offering to stand bail for a guy who had been involved in a vicious attack
jump bail
informal fail to appear for trial after being released on bail:he jumped bail and was on the run until his arrest
post bail
pay a sum of money as bail:if a defendant can post bail and presents no threat, he should be allowed to await trial at home