Vocabulary

bail

保釈(ほしゃく)

Samraworld Dictionary

(1) Noun
The temporary release of a prisoner in exchange for security given for the prisoner's appearance at a later hearing.  Security (money) given for the release of a prisoner.
後の公聴会での被告の出廷の保証と引き換えに、被告の一時的な釈放。被告の釈放のために与えられた保証(お金)。

Examples

  1. One hour after he was arrested he was out on bail. Having a good lawyer helps.

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