Bail-Out
/ˈbeɪl.aʊt/
Definitions
- (n.) A financial assistance provided to a failing entity, typically by a government or agency, to prevent collapse.
The government authorized a bail-out to save the bank from bankruptcy.
Forms
- bail-out
- bail-outs
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Commentary
Use 'bail-out' specifically for financial contexts involving external aid; distinct from 'bail' in criminal law contexts.
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