bail

(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"

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"

release after a security has been paid

deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period

secure the release of (someone) by providing security

empty (a vessel) by bailing

remove (water) from a vessel with a container