While international legal term, British ‘on bail’ vs American ‘out on bail’ shows phrasing difference.
Bail
Etymology & History
British release or bucket. British dual legal and nautical meaning. Police bail British pre-trial release. Bailing water British boat. Reflects British legal and maritime vocabulary.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Formal
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