WorldAugust 23, 2026

bondsmen

BONDZ-men

Definition

Individuals who provide financial security or legal guarantees to ensure that an accused person appears in court, often for a fee.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'bondman' or 'bondeman', referring to one bound by an obligation or duty, combined with the practice of posting a surety bond to guarantee a legal performance.

In the news

In the context of the article, the Court suggested that the practices of professional bail bondsmen require a comprehensive institutional examination to prevent legal abuse, such as the use of fake sureties in bail proceedings.

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