Bail and Money

Bail

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

Money and bail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Money" instead a noun "Bail".

Nearby Words: bailed, bailout, bailable, bailee, bailment

Money

Money noun - Something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment.
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Synonyms for Money

Bail and money are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bail" instead a noun "Money".

Nearby Words: moneyless, moneyed, monetary

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How words are described

regular regular bail regular money
free free bail free money
local local bail local money

Both words in one sentence

  • In Georgia, however, the money you pay is simply your "bail." If you don't show up to the court date, it's considered a no contest, and the judge will routinely sentence you to "forfeit bail."
  • Except Dave, who invested his new money wisely, but ends up using it to bail out his former co-workers.
  • In the Flight of the Conchords episode "The New Cup", Murray falls for a 419 Scam... that turns out to be surprisingly legit, giving him just enough money to bail Bret and Jemaine out of jail.
    Source: On the Money
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