vouch vs bail
bail vs vouchvouch is not a noun while bail is a noun.
vouch and bail both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vouch | No | No | Yes | No |
| bail | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
bail is a hyponym of
vouch; that is, bail is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
vouch:
- vouch: give surety or assume responsibility
- bail: secure the release of (someone) by providing security
| vouch (noun) | bail (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 |
| vouch (verb) | bail (verb) |
|---|---|
| give supporting evidence | remove (water) from a vessel with a container |
| summon (a vouchee) into court to warrant or defend a title | empty (a vessel) by bailing |
| give personal assurance; guarantee | secure the release of (someone) by providing security |
| give surety or assume responsibility | deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period |
| release after a security has been paid |
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