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    Magpiyansa (en. To bail)

    /mægˈpijɐnsɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The process of paying a sum to release a person from custody.
    They need to bail out to release their friend.
    Kailangan nilang magpiyansa upang makapagpiyansa sa kanilang kaibigan.
    The act of requesting bail from a court.
    The bail process started in court.
    Nagsimula ang proseso ng magpiyansa sa korte.
    A legal step used to obtain the freedom of an accused.
    His lawyer filed a petition to bail out.
    Ang kanyang abogado ay nag-file ng petisyon upang magpiyansa.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'piyansa' which means 'to pay for release from custody.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Bail out now
    Advised to pay bail to get released.
    Magpiyansa ka na

    Related Words

    bail
    The amount paid as a guarantee for release from custody.
    piyansa

    Slang Meanings

    to pay bail to get free
    Just pay bail so Mark can get out of jail.
    Magpiyansa ka na lang para makalabas si Mark sa kulungan.
    to borrow money for bail
    I need to pay bail but I have no money, so I'll just borrow.
    Kailangan ko magpiyansa pero wala akong pera, kaya mangungutang na lang ako.
    to take a risk to get out
    Come on, pay the bail, you might still get a chance to get out.
    Sige na, magpiyansa ka na, baka mabigyan ka pa ng chance na makalabas.