noun
a written promise signed by a defendant and surety to ensure that a criminal defendant will appear in court at the scheduled time and date
-
The defendant was released from jail after posting a bail bond.
-
They had to pay a bail bond to get out of jail.
-
I had to fork over a bail bond to get my friend out of trouble.
-
Sometimes forgiveness is like a bail bond for the soul, setting us free from guilt.