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Out on bail Meaning in English

expression

ˈaʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈbeɪɫ
OWT-on-BAYL
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /bˈeɪl
OWT-on-BAYL

释义

Someone is 'out on bail' if they have been released from jail while waiting for their trial, after paying money or providing a guarantee to return to court.

用法与细微差别

Used in legal and news contexts. 'Out on bail' often implies temporary freedom with conditions. Related: 'post bail' (to pay bail), 'jump bail' (to not return to court). Not informal or slang.

例句

He was released out on bail last night.

basic

She is out on bail and waiting for her court date.

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Many people cannot afford to be out on bail.

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He got caught again while out on bail for another crime.

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It’s risky to let someone be out on bail if they might run away.

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She’s been out on bail for months, but her trial keeps getting delayed.

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