Bondsman

B2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /bɑːndzmən/

Definitions of bondsman

noun a person who is bound or tied by a bond to serve someone else

Example Sentences

A1 A bondsman is someone who pledges money or property as security for the appearance of a defendant in court.

A2 The bondsman was responsible for ensuring that the defendant showed up for their court date.

B1 The bondsman had to track down the defendant when they failed to appear in court.

B2 The bondsman had a reputation for always getting defendants to show up for their court hearings.

C1 The bondsman had to deal with difficult situations involving high-risk defendants.

C2 The bondsman was known for his expertise in handling complex cases and high-profile clients.

Examples of bondsman in a Sentence

formal The bondsman ensured that the defendant appeared in court as required.

informal The bondsman helped my friend get out of jail last week.

slang I heard the bondsman is a real pro at getting people out of sticky situations.

figurative In a way, the bondsman acted as a bridge between the accused and the legal system.

Grammatical Forms of bondsman

past tense

bonded

plural

bondsmen

comparative

more bondsman

superlative

most bondsman

present tense

bonds

future tense

will bond

perfect tense

have bonded

continuous tense

is bonding

singular

bondsman

positive degree

bondsman

infinitive

to bond

gerund

bonding

participle

bonding

Origin and Evolution of bondsman

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'bondsman' originated from Old English, specifically from the word 'bonda,' which means a person bound to service.
Evolution of the word: Initially, 'bondsman' referred to a person who was bound to provide service or labor to another. Over time, the term evolved to specifically denote a person who was bound by a legal agreement to serve another, often in the context of indentured servitude or slavery. In modern usage, 'bondsman' is commonly used to refer to a person who provides bail for another individual in legal proceedings.