bail
n. uncountable C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈbeɪɫ// UK //bˈeɪl// bail
n. money paid to a court so that a person accused of a crime can stay out of jail until their trial. If the person does not show up for court, the government keeps the money.
n. the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
The judge set his bail at ten thousand dollars.
After his arrest for the robbery, his family struggled to raise enough money to pay his bail.
The magistrate denied bail on the grounds that the defendant posed a significant flight risk and might attempt to influence witnesses before the trial commenced.
Usage
Commonly used as the object of the verbs 'set', 'post', 'grant', or 'deny'.