bail dockglossary / BAIL DOCK bail dock. A small compartment in a courtroom used to hold a criminal defendant during trial. — Often shortened to dock. — Also spelled bale dock. See DOCK(3). 词条贡献者 法律翻译Howard,在一家顶尖的美国律师事务所担任专职法律翻译,专注翻译各类与信托与财产规划有关的法律文件。