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Abandons A Commitment In Slang

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noun

• (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

• the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)

verb

• release after a security has been paid

• deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period

• secure the release of (someone) by providing security

• empty (a vessel) by bailing

• remove (water) from a vessel with a container

36%9Abandons a commitment
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22%9 One who abandons a ruling role
noun

• one who formally relinquishes an office or responsibility

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