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bail¹	the release obtained by payment of bail. [2/5 definitions]
bailee	the person who receives property in the payment of bail.
bailor	a person who gives money or property in the payment of bail.
bailsman	a person who supplies bail for another.
bondsman¹	one who provides bail or surety for another.
bondswoman¹	a woman who provides bail or surety for another.
jump bail	to escape from the jurisdiction of the law while free on bail.
on bail	temporarily released from custody after bail is given.

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