This is the 5434th most frequent Chinese word.
保释
Bail.
The term '保释' (to bail or bail out) refers to the act of obtaining permission for temporary release from custody, usually under certain conditions such as monetary payment.
嫌疑人交纳保释金后成功保释出狱。
The suspect posted bail and successfully bailed out of jail.
Here, '保释' is used to mean the legal process of requesting bail to allow the accused to remain out of detention while awaiting trial.
律师建议保释申请以减轻嫌疑人的监禁时间。
The lawyer suggested applying for bail to reduce the suspect's time in custody.
In this sentence, '保释' indicates the permission granted by judicial authority for someone to be bailed out of custody.