bail in errorglossary / BAIL IN ERROR bail in error. Security given by a defendant who intends to bring a writ of error on a judgment and desires a stay of execution in the meantime. See appeal bond, supersedeas bond under BOND(2). 词条贡献者 法律翻译晓琳,国际知名商学院金融专业,专注翻译各类与金融服务与投资管理有关的法律文件。