What is the meaning of bail?

noun

• Criminal law. ( money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial)
  • usage: "the judge set bail at $10, 000"; "a $10, 000 bond was furnished by an alderman"
  • synonyms: bail bond, bond
• 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. )
  • usage: "he is out on bail"

verb

• Release after a security has been paid.
• Deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period.
• Secure the release of (someone) by providing security.
• Empty (a vessel) by bailing.
• Remove (water) from a vessel with a container. .