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English

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

Spanish

1. 🔊 fianza bail
2. 🔊 caución bail, security deposit

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