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bail bond

American

noun

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

bail bond British

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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Etymology

Origin of bail bond

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

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Voters nixed it after the bail bond industry spearheaded a campaign to send the measure to voters.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025

Proponents say well-meaning organizations should have no issue following the same rules as bail bond companies.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 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

Magistrate Judge Brian Tsuchida to allow Zhao to return home to the UAE ahead of his Feb. 23 sentencing after he agreed to release him a $175 million bail bond.

From Reuters • Nov. 24, 2023

Well, McCarren came to Holcomb one day some years ago and said that a judgment had been entered against him by the District Attorney’s office on a forfeited bail bond.

From The Case and Exceptions Stories of Counsel and Clients by Hill, Frederick Trevor

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