Bail above
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1839)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bail given to release one arrested on final process, e. g., execution.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
practice, is putting in bail to the action, which is an appearance. Bail above are bound either to satisfy the plaintiff, his debt and costs, or to surrender the defendant in custody, provided judgment should be against him and he should fail to do so. Sell. Pr. 137.