bail vs bale
bail
Definitions
noun
- the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)
- (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
verb
- secure the release of (someone) by providing security
- release after a security has been paid
- remove (water) from a vessel with a container
- deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
- empty (a vessel) by bailing
Examples
The defendant was released on bail until his trial next year.
Public Prosecutor told the court that the offences of threatening and insulting a woman's modesty are bailable, so there is no need to grant anticipatory bail.
The lawyers, policemen and bailiffs grinned, along with the clerk.
bale
Definitions
noun
- a city in northwestern Switzerland
Examples
That gave us the time to move arbalests and mangonels into position along the walls.
With a good deal of difficulty, Anita cut a slot in it, then slung it from the gatepost with baler twine.
By now it had reached the sea, where it paused for a moment to fix us with a baleful stare.
