What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mainpernor
Example
The defendant's mainpernor agreed to pay the bail amount if the defendant fails to appear in court. [mainpernor: noun]
Example
He acted as a mainpernor for his friend's loan, pledging his car as collateral. [mainpernor: noun]
bondsman
Example
The bondsman posted bail for the defendant, securing his release from jail. [bondsman: noun]
Example
He had to pay a fee to the bondsman to secure his release from jail. [bondsman: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bondsman is a more commonly used term than mainpernor in modern English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mainpernor and bondsman?
Mainpernor is a more formal term than bondsman, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
