Bailable (en. Bailable)

baɪˈɛɪbəl

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Related to the acceptance or willingness to release an accused person in exchange for money.
His case is bailable, so he was released after posting bail.
Ang kaso niya ay bailable, kaya siya ay pinakawalan matapos makapagbigay ng piyansa.
Referring to a condition and situation where a convicted person can post bail.
If the crime is not serious, the case is often bailable.
Kung ang krimen ay hindi mabigat, kadalasang bailable ang kaso.

Etymology

From the English word 'bail' meaning 'the act of releasing a person from custody in exchange for money.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

the case is bailable
the case can be bailed out.
bailable ang kaso

Related Words

bail
The money or property paid so that an accused person can be released from custody.
piyansa
rehabilitation
The process of reintegrating a person into society that may lead to reducing jail time.
rehabilitasyon

Slang Meanings

Fun or cool to move to music.
This song is so bailable! It's really fun to dance to.
Ang kanta na 'to, ang bailable! Napaka-saya talagang sumayaw.
A decent term for parties or gatherings themed around dancing.
Let's go to the bailable party at Marco's house later!
Tara sa bailable na party sa bahay ni Marco mamaya!