bondsman

1 of 2

noun (1)

bonds·​man ˈbän(d)z-mən How to pronounce bondsman (audio)
: one who assumes the responsibility of a bond : surety

bondsman

2 of 2

noun (2)

bonds·​man ˈbän(d)z-mən How to pronounce bondsman (audio)

less common variant of bondman

: slave, serf

Examples of bondsman in a Sentence

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Noun
Three years ago, three bail bondsmen based in Key Largo took it upon themselves to enter a residence in Miami-Dade County. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025 Plus, bail bondsmen are the ultimate local rent seekers. Dan Gooding gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025 Such a bond limits a defendant from relying on a bail bondsman and the use of collateral. Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Similar to his father, Duane II is a bail bondsman who learned the ropes at Chapman's company, Da’Kine Bail Bonds in Hawaii. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bondsman

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1713, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bondsman was in 1713

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“Bondsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bondsman. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

bondsman

1 of 2 noun
bonds·​man ˈbän(d)z-mən How to pronounce bondsman (audio)

bondsman

2 of 2 noun
: one who gives a bond or bail for another

Legal Definition

bondsman

noun
bonds·​man ˈbändz-mən How to pronounce bondsman (audio)
: one who accepts responsibility as surety for the obligations of another and especially for bail

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