1.Definition: (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", "A $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman"

Related Noun(s):bond

Category: General

2.Definition: 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"

Category: General