Bail bond

A bond or obligation given by a prisoner and his surety, to insure the prisoner's appearance in court, at the return of the writ.

Special bail in court to abide the judgment.

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set bail at $10,000"; "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman"