unbailable

/ʌnˈbeɪləbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Impossible to be bailed out of prison, or unable to be released from custody by paying a fine or bail.

“The defendant was found to be unbailable due to the severity of the crime.”

2. noun

A person or situation that is impossible to be bailed out of prison, or unable to be released from custody by paying a fine or bail.

“The police station had several unbailables awaiting trial.”

Synonyms

  • incarcerable
  • unreleaseable

Antonyms

  • bailable
  • releaseable