BPage 22
- English Word Bail Definition The person or persons who procure the release of a prisoner from the custody of the officer, or from imprisonment, by becoming surely for his appearance in court.
- English Word Bail Definition The security given for the appearance of a prisoner in order to obtain his release from custody of the officer; as, the man is out on bail; to go bail for any one.
- English Word Bail Definition The arched handle of a kettle, pail, or similar vessel, usually movable.
- English Word Bail Definition A half hoop for supporting the cover of a carrier's wagon, awning of a boat, etc.
- English Word Bail Definition A line of palisades serving as an exterior defense.
- English Word Bail Definition The outer wall of a feudal castle. Hence: The space inclosed by it; the outer court.
- English Word Bail Definition A certain limit within a forest.
- English Word Bail Definition A division for the stalls of an open stable.
- English Word Bail Definition The top or cross piece ( or either of the two cross pieces) of the wicket.
- English Word Bail bond Definition A bond or obligation given by a prisoner and his surety, to insure the prisoner's appearance in court, at the return of the writ.
- English Word Bail bond Definition Special bail in court to abide the judgment.
- English Word Bailable Definition Having the right or privilege of being admitted to bail, upon bond with sureties; -- used of persons.
- English Word Bailable Definition Admitting of bail; as, a bailable offense.
- English Word Bailable Definition That can be delivered in trust; as, bailable goods.
- English Word Bailed Definition of Bail
- English Word Bailee Definition The person to whom goods are committed in trust, and who has a temporary possession and a qualified property in them, for the purposes of the trust.
- English Word Bailer Definition See Bailor.
- English Word Bailer Definition One who bails or lades.
- English Word Bailer Definition A utensil, as a bucket or cup, used in bailing; a machine for bailing water out of a pit.
- English Word Bailey Definition The outer wall of a feudal castle.