mainprise Definition
- 1the act of a surety taking hold of a person who has been arrested and becoming responsible for their appearance in court
- 2the security given by the surety
Using mainprise: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mainprise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The judge granted mainprise to the accused.
Example
He was released on mainprise.
Example
The surety provided mainprise for the defendant.
mainprise Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with mainprise
to be released from custody after a surety takes responsibility for one's appearance in court
Example
He was put in mainprise after his surety paid the bail amount.
stand mainprise
to act as a surety for someone who has been arrested
Example
He agreed to stand mainprise for his friend who had been arrested.
Example
The surety gave mainprise for the accused.
Origins of mainprise
from Old French 'main prise', meaning 'a taking of the hand'
Summary: mainprise in Brief
'Mainprise' [meyn-prahyz] is a noun that refers to the act of a surety taking responsibility for the appearance of a person who has been arrested in court. It also means the security given by the surety. Examples of its usage include 'The judge granted mainprise to the accused.' and 'He was released on mainprise.' Phrases like 'put in mainprise' and 'give mainprise' are also commonly used.
