bail

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”

deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period

empty (a vessel) by bailing

release after a security has been paid

remove (water) from a vessel with a container

secure the release of (someone) by providing security

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”