Bail Jumper
/ˈbeɪl ˌdʒʌmpər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who fails to appear in court after being released on bail, thus forfeiting the bail.
The court issued a warrant for the arrest of the bail jumper who missed the trial date.
Forms
- bail jumper
- bail jumpers
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Commentary
The term specifically relates to the act of breaching bail conditions by nonappearance, important in criminal procedure and bail forfeiture contexts.
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