Antonyms for bail
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : beyl |
| Phonetic Transcription : beɪl |
Definition of bail
Origin :- "bond money," late 15c., a sense that apparently developed from that of "temporary release from jail" (into the custody of another, who gives security), recorded from early 15c. That evolved from earlier meaning "captivity, custody" (early 14c.). From Old French baillier "to control, to guard, deliver" (12c.), from Latin bajulare "to bear a burden," from bajulus "porter," of unknown origin. In late 18c. criminal slang, to give leg bail meant "to run away."
- noun money for assurance
- He had himself been obliged to bail out three times, running in from the reef.
- Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
- You expect me to bail you out—clean up your debts—put you clear?
- Extract from : « The Big Tomorrow » by Paul Lohrman
- Bail was denied to Marsh, Vasca and Joe, and for them a speedy trial was urged.
- Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
- Like a malefactor out on bail, he was painting a picture for the future.
- Extract from : « A Breath of Prairie and other stories » by Will Lillibridge
- De Launay whispered an intimation that he was interested in the bail suggestion.
- Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter
- He had been bailed out by Pete, and had forfeited his bail in an attempt at flight.
- Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
- Are you aware that they are getting affidavits to refuse the bail?'
- Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever
- The men did bail, and the danger was over almost as soon as encountered.
- Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848 » by Various
- I will have bail for my moneys before tree o'clock this day.
- Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
- Surely, Mr. Closs, you will at least give me a chance of bail?
- Extract from : « The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals » by Ann S. Stephens
Synonyms for bail
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