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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

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bail bond

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2025

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

Zhao paid a $175 million bail bond, with another $15 million held in a trust account, a court filing showed.

From Reuters ● Nov. 22, 2023

Then he ups and signs the bail bond for a house and lot that he has never seen in his life.

From True Stories of Crime From the District Attorney's Office by Train, Arthur Cheney

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