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 notesIn 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.