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out on bail

  1. 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.



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Yadav, who was the state's chief minister in the past, is currently out on bail after being convicted in corruption cases.

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They told the BBC that they have acted on the basis of a dowry complaint filed by Harshita's parents against Mr Lamba and members of his family, including his parents and sister, who were arrested and are now out on bail.

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He is currently out on bail after being convicted in corruption cases.

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In a country where all metal is underground and a lyric can get you hung, the pair spent 18 months in prison, three in solitary confinement, awaiting trial, before fleeing the country while finally out on bail.

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Department of Justice, which reported in 2009 that the vast majority of defendants, whether out on bail or released on their own recognizance, show up for court dates.

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