(n)bail, bail bond, bond(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”
(n)bailthe 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”