bail bond

noun

a formal document that gives bail for someone to be released from custody.

Origin of bail bond

First recorded in 1700–10

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Examples from the Web for bail bond

He signed the bail-bond, but even that he did without saying a word.
Orley Farm|Anthony Trollope
I know he'll be where he's wanted when the time comes, and if he isn't, the bail-bond will.
Tin-Types Taken in the Streets of New York|Lemuel Ely Quigg
But when, in 1867, its distinguished author signed the bail-bond of Jefferson Davis, its sale was suddenly checked.
The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 5|Various
Maroney had a number of friends in New York, and she had been to see if they would not go on his bail-bond.
The Expressman and the Detective|Allan Pinkerton

He wanted you to fill a bail-bond, or do something or other, rather than shoot me.
The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II)|Charles James Lever

British Dictionary definitions for bail bond

bail bond

noun

a document in which a prisoner and one or more sureties guarantee that the prisoner will attend the court hearing of the charge against him if he is released on bail

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bail bond

noun

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bail bond

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