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BAILABLE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Eligible for bail
Example:
a bailable defendant
Classified under:
Similar:
eligible (qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Admitting of bail
Example:
a bailable offense
Classified under:
Similar:
permissive (not preventive)
Derivation:
bail (secure the release of (someone) by providing security)
bail (release after a security has been paid)
