bail bond
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bail bond
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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The judge noted that the associate, Deba Shyam, has had his car and house paid for by Makhijani, who “orchestrated” the use of funds belonging to others for his bail bond.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
He put up his Los Angeles and Miami mansions for sale in a bid to secure the bail bond.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2024
District Judge Elizabeth Dillon noted in her decision that the company isn’t a licensed bail bond agent or a surety company certified by the U.S.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 2, 2024
Carroll led the push to eliminate the private bail bond system and the state invested heavily in teacher salaries and provided free textbooks.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 10, 2023
"Now, what fool or rogue could have signed that fellow's bail bond?" demanded Mr. Prenter in exasperation.
From The Young Engineers on the Gulf Or, The Dread Mystery of the Million Dollar Breakwater by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
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