Description:

The term "on bail" refers to a legal condition where a person accused of a crime is released from custody pending their trial or court appearance, usually by paying a certain sum of money or providing a form of collateral as a guarantee to appear before the court.

Part of Speech:

• Noun
• Adjective

Sense:

1. Noun: The act or state of being on bail.
   Example sentence: She was awaiting trial but was allowed to remain on bail.
2. Adjective: Describing the condition or situation of someone who is released on bail.
   Example sentence: The defendant has been on bail for the past two months.

Usages:

• 1. He was released on bail after his arrest.
• 2. The suspect is currently on bail while awaiting trial.
• 3. The judge set the bail at $50,000 for the defendant.
• 4. The accused violated the terms of his bail and was rearrested.
• 5. The crime rate in the city has increased, leading to more people being on bail.

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