bailable Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite admitting of bail
    • a bailable offense
  2. adjective satellite eligible for bail
    • a bailable defendant

WordNet


Bail"a*ble adjective
Definitions
  1. Having the right or privilege of being admitted to bail, upon bond with sureties; -- used of persons. "He's bailable, I'm sure." Ford.
  2. Admitting of bail; as, a bailable offense.
  3. That can be delivered in trust; as, bailable goods.

Webster 1913