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Suspect’s temporary release upon payment of security (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bail

(Other definitions for bail that I've seen before include "Security for release from custody" , "Act on leak" , "Sum of money guaranteeing the accused's return to court" , "Scoop water out of (a boat)" , "Security for temporary release" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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