Bail

/beɪl/ noun, verb

As a noun, bail is money or a promise given to a court to make sure a person returns for trial after being released from jail. As a verb, to bail can mean to release someone on bail, or informally, to suddenly leave or give up on something.

From Old French “baille,” meaning “custody” or “charge,” from “baillier,” to deliver or hand over. It’s related to “bailiff,” a person who has custody or guardianship.

AMዋስትና
ARكفالة
BNজামিন
CSkauce
DAkaution
DEKaution
ELεγγύηση
ESfianza
FAوثیقه
FItakuumaksu
FRcaution
GUજામીન
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