bondsman
1 Americannoun
plural
bondsmennoun
plural
bondsmennoun
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law a person bound by bond to act as surety for another
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another word for bondservant
Etymology
Origin of bondsman1
1725–35; bond's man man of the bond, i.e., its signer; bond 1, 's 1, man
Origin of bondsman2
First recorded in 1250–1300, bondsman is from the Middle English word bondesman. See bond 2, 's 1, man
Example Sentences
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The letters written by the other two defendants who pleaded guilty — Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis and Scott Hall, a bail bondsman — were longer and more detailed.
From Salon • Dec. 15, 2023
The letters written by the other two defendants to plead guilty - Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis and bail bondsman Scott Hall - were longer and more specific.
From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2023
The bail bondsman had asked for an introduction to Hampton.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2023
She joins fellow lawyers Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell, as well as the bail bondsman Scott Hall, in taking a deal.
From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2023
Raleigh prepared the paperwork and faxed it over to the bondsman.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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