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Word: Bail
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French, literally ‘custody, jurisdiction’, from bailler ‘take charge of’, from Latin bajulare ‘bear a burden’
beɪl
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
Short Definition:temporary release of accused person awaiting trial
Examples:- he has been released on bail
Word: Bail
Speech Type: Verb
beɪl
release or secure the release of (a prisoner) on payment of bail
Short Definition:release prisoner on payment of bail
Examples:- nine were bailed on drugs charges
- he was bailed to appear at Durham Crown Court
- his son called home to get bailed out of jail
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