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bail vs bailment

bailment vs bail

bail and bailment both are nouns.

bail is a verb but bailment is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bail Yes No Yes No
bailment Yes No No No
bail (noun) bailment (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) the delivery of personal property in trust by the bailor to the bailee
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
bail (verb) bailment (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 bailment

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