pek3 bou2劈保
Jyutpingpek3 bou2
Yalepek bóu
Definition
To jump bail; to fail to appear in court after being released on bail.
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How it's used
Carries a strong criminal connotation and is almost exclusively used in the context of legal proceedings or police reports. It implies a deliberate and illicit act of fleeing to avoid a court appearance. The term is highly informal and would sound out of place in a formal legal document or a news report.
Examples
He jumped bail and ran away while on bail.
Related words
Common phrases
jump bail and abscond
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply running away from home or a situation, as it specifically refers to the act of violating bail conditions.
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