cim1 bou2簽保签保

Jyutpingcim1 bou2

Yalechīm bóu

動詞

Definition

To be bound over; to sign an undertaking to keep the peace or maintain good behavior.

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How it's used

This term is strictly used in a legal context regarding court orders. It refers to a defendant agreeing to keep the peace and be of good behavior for a specified period, usually as an alternative to a criminal conviction or imprisonment. It carries a sense of being given a second chance by the court.

Examples

keoi5佢jan1因wai6為daa2打gaau1交jiu3要cim1簽bou2保jat1一nin4年。

He has to be bound over for one year because of fighting.

faat3法gun1官pun3判keoi5佢cim1簽bou2保，m4唔sai2使co5坐gaam1監。

The judge ordered him to be bound over, so he does not have to go to jail.

Common phrases

cim1簽bou2保jat1一nin4年

bound over for one year

zi6自cim1簽daam1擔bou2保

self-signed bind over

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply signing a contract or a document, as it specifically implies a legal obligation to maintain good conduct under the threat of a penalty.