bailee

See also: Bailee

English

Etymology

bail +‎ -ee

Noun

bailee (plural bailees)

1. (law) One who holds bailed property; one who takes possession of the property of another (called a bailor) in order to keep that property safe for the other.
2. A person who is granted bail.
   • 2002, David Levinson, Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment (volume 1, page 95)

     If the bailee fails to appear at trial, he or she forfeits the full bond amount and must still stand trial — if he or she is ever located.