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noun

bondsman

BONDZ-muhn
noun
1
A person who provides a bond guaranteeing that someone will appear in court, often for a fee.
"His family called a bondsman to get him out of jail overnight."

How to Use Bondsman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is putting up bail money so a defendant can be released before trial.

Word Forms

bondsmen plural

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Etymology

Built from "bond" plus "man" — someone who stands behind another person's bond.

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