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Nouns (4)

n. the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial); "he is out on bail"

bail, bail bond, bond

n. (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set bail at $10,000"; "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman"

Verbs (1)

bail

v. remove (water) from a vessel with a container

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Fuzzynyms (19)

security, certificate

n. a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends; "he held several valuable securities"

relation

n. (usually plural) mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups; "international relations"

kinship, family relationship, relationship

n. (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption

dim, dip

v. switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam

release, relinquish, resign, free, give up

v. part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne"

discontinue, stop, cease, give up, quit, lay off

v. put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother"

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