Bailors

/beɪˈlɔrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bailor; multiple people who each deliver their own property to others for safekeeping.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'bailor,' maintaining the Old French root 'bailir' with standard English pluralization.

Kelly Says

When you see 'bailors' in a legal document, it usually means the contract applies to multiple parties—a common situation in businesses that hold many customers' items simultaneously.

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