bondsperson
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- noun
- /ˈbɒndspɜːrsən/
- Specialized
:
fiador
- The bondsperson signed the document to guarantee her friend's release.
Examples
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Many bondspersons work in the legal field.
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The bondsperson posted bail to secure the defendant's release from jail.
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If the accused misses court, the bondsperson could lose the full bail amount.
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She worked as a bondsperson for many years, helping clients navigate the legal process.
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The judge approved the request for a bondsperson to guarantee his appearance at the trial.
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She acted as a bondsperson, assuring the court that he would show up for his hearing.
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Each defendant must have a bondsperson who will sign to ensure their return to court.
Synonyms
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8.9
A person who promises to pay money to free someone on bail
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8.5
A person who promises to pay or go to court if someone else fails to do so
A woman who guarantees another person's debt or court appearance
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Etymology
Bondsperson is made from bond + person, where bond originally means 'to bind' or 'tie' and came to mean a legal promise to the court. That's why a bondsperson is the person who signs that promise to help someone leave jail and must pay if the person misses their court date.