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bail vs bail bond

bail bond vs bail

bail and bail bond both are nouns.

bail is a verb but bail bond is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bail Yes No Yes No
bail bond Yes No No No
As nouns, bail and bail bond are synonyms defined as:
  • bail and bail bond: (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
Other synonyms of bail include bond.
bail (noun) bail bond (noun)
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) (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
bail (verb) bail bond (verb)
remove (water) from a vessel with a container
empty (a vessel) by bailing
secure the release of (someone) by providing security
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
release after a security has been paid
Difference between bail and bail bond

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