Definition of bind over

bind overphrasal verb

ràng buộc qua

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The legal term "bind over" originated in England during the 14th century as a means to ensure that accused individuals appeared in court for their trial. At that time, accused persons would be summoned to appear in court through a process called "attaint". If the accused failed to appear, they would be declared guilty by default, and their lands and property would be confiscated by the crown. However, this harsh and draconian measure was amended by a statute passed in 1390, which allowed the accused to be "bound over" to appear in court by taking an oath, providing security, or both. This new procedure was less punitive and allowed the accused to avoid being found guilty by default. The word "bind over" comes from the Middle English phrase "bi-oūre", which literally means "under oath". The phrase evolved into "be bond over" and "bind over" in the 16th and 17th centuries, respectively. It has since become a common term in the English legal system as a way to refer to the ongoing supervision of a defendant before their trial or sentencing, often imposed by a judge as a condition of their release from custody.

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to give somebody bail while they are waiting to go to trial

cho ai đó tại ngoại trong khi họ đang chờ ra tòa

Example:
  • He was bound over for trial.

    Ông đã bị đưa ra xét xử.

to give somebody a formal warning that if they break the law again they will be punished

cảnh cáo chính thức với ai đó rằng nếu họ vi phạm pháp luật một lần nữa, họ sẽ bị trừng phạt

Example:
  • She was bound over to keep the peace for a year.

    Cô ấy có nhiệm vụ giữ gìn hòa bình trong một năm.