Bailing
/ˈbeɪ.lɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of securing the release of a person from legal custody, typically by depositing bail.
She is bailing the defendant out of jail pending trial.
Forms
- bail
- bailed
- bails
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'bailing' refers specifically to the process related to bail, not to be confused with non-legal uses such as removing water.
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