1. a person who provides bail or acts as a surety for another person's release from custody
Usage: legal term; also called a bailer

Examples

• The bailsman posted $5,000 to secure the defendant's release from jail.
• A bailsman is responsible for ensuring that the accused appears in court.
• The judge asked the bailsman to confirm his willingness to guarantee the defendant's attendance.
• Without a bailsman, the defendant would have remained in custody pending trial.
• The bailsman's obligation ends once the case is resolved.