BailWordNet Explorer

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noun

a system for interpreting and enforcing the laws

noun

the collection of rules imposed by authority

noun

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

Words in this synset: bail_bond, bond
noun

(law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited

noun

the body of law dealing with crimes and their punishment

verb

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

verb

make void or empty of contents

verb

give surety or assume responsibility

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