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
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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- 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."
Source: Bail Equals Freedom - 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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