bail in German
bail in German is Kaution, Kaution stellen, ausschöpfen — bail means a sum of money paid to secure someone's release from custody while they await trial.
bail in German
Kaution
(countable, uncountable) Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.
Kaution stellen
To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail.
ausschöpfen
leerpumpen
To set free; to deliver; to release.
What does "bail" mean?
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noun A sum of money paid to secure someone's release from custody while they await trial.
"She was released on bail until her trial next month."
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verb To scoop water out of a boat.
"Grab a bucket and start bailing before the boat sinks!"
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verb To leave abruptly or back out of a plan.
"Please don't bail on me again, because I really need your help."
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bail in a sentence
- She was released on bail until her trial next month.
- The judge set bail at ten thousand dollars.
- Grab a bucket and start bailing before the boat sinks!
- We bailed water for an hour until the rain stopped.
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What is "bail" in German?
"bail" in German is Kaution, Kaution stellen, ausschöpfen. bail means: A sum of money paid to secure someone's release from custody while they await trial.
How do you use "bail" in a sentence?
Example: "She was released on bail until her trial next month." In German, "bail" is Kaution, Kaution stellen, ausschöpfen.
Are there other ways to say "bail" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "bail": Kaution, Kaution stellen, ausschöpfen, leerpumpen.
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