bondsman

noun
UK: /ˈbɒndzmən/
US: /ˈbɑːndzmən/

  1. A person who guarantees another's appearance in court by pledging bail.

    1. The bondsman secured his release. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bondsman explained the financial risks involved in posting the bail for the defendant. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who is bound by a bond or legal agreement to fulfill an obligation.

    1. He is her bondsman in this deal. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bondsman acted as a guarantor for the loan ensuring its repayment under the contract. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

guarantor surety

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bondsman" in English means: A person who guarantees another's appearance in court by pledging bail., Someone who is bound by a bond or legal agreement to fulfill an obligation..

The phonetic transcription of "bondsman" is /ˈbɒndzmən/ in British English and /ˈbɑːndzmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bondsman": guarantor, surety.

Example usage of "bondsman": "The bondsman secured his release.". More examples on the page.