out on bail

Idioms

Released from custody on the basis of bail being posted, as in The lawyer promised to get him out on bail. This expression alludes to a payment made to the court as surety that the accused will appear for trial.

Example Sentences

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Bibi, who has been out on bail since last October, was taken into custody in court after her sentence was announced.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

But more than a week later, Manatt is out on bail and the Orange County District Attorney’s office has not received a case file from police.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024

These are folks out on bail, parole, or probation wearing GPS electronic ankle monitors as a government stipulation.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2024

Mr Hallford is in custody, while his wife is out on bail.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2024

A dwindling bail fund made many adults reluctant to participate in demonstrations, so King, himself finally out on bail, organized a children’s march on May 2.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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