mainprise
noun
main·prise
| \ ˈmānˌprīz\
plural -s
Definition of mainprise
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an undertaking given to a magistrate or court that even without having an accused in custody one will be liable for the appearance of the accused on a fixed day to defend any and all charges to be brought against him — compare bail
mainprise
transitive verb
\ "\
-ed/-ing/-s
Definition of mainprise (Entry 2 of 2)
: to release or procure the release of on mainprise
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