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bale

Definitions

noun

  1. 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.

The firm puts out 1000 bales of cotton sheeting every week.

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bail

Definitions

noun

  1. 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)
  2. (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

verb

  1. secure the release of (someone) by providing security
  2. release after a security has been paid
  3. remove (water) from a vessel with a container
  4. deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
  5. 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.

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