SINCE 1828
bail above
nounDefinition of bail above
: bail given by a defendant after appearing in court as a guarantee that the defendant will satisfy the judgment of the court in damages, debt, or costs or failing to do so surrender himself or herself in person to the court
— called also bail to the action, special bail
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