n.
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, custody, bail, from Anglo-French, literally, handing over, delivery, from baillier to give, entrust, hand over, from Latin bajulare to carry a burden, from bajulus porter, carrier
Date: 15th century
1 : the temporary release of a prisoner in exchange for security given for the due appearance of the prisoner
2 : security given for the release of a prisoner on bail
3 : one who provides bail