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noun • (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial • 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) 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 | ||||||||
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Something An Arrested Person Tries To Make Crossword Clue
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BAIL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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BAIL
Updated: October 11, 2023
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