Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of releasing a person from custody, typically requiring the payment of money or offering a form of security to ensure their return for court hearings.
Bail
/beɪl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Off with the bails, umpires!
' I want bail.'
'Yes, you can have bail,' said the policeman.
Etymology:
The word bail originates from the Old French term baillier, meaning to control or guard, and from late Latin bajulare, meaning to bear a burden.
Usage Statistics:
15 mentions per 1 million words 
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