<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>property or money given as surety that a person released from custody will return at an appointed time.</li><li>the person who agrees to be liable if someone released from custody does not return at an appointed time.</li><li>the state of release upon being bailed.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to grant or obtain the liberty of (a person under arrest) on security given for their appearance when required, such as in court for trial.</li><li>to deliver possession of (goods) for storage, hire, or other special purpose, without transfer of ownership.</li></ul>