fianza
- A Spanish term commonly used in legal contexts to refer to a bail or bond, which is a sum of money or property given as a guarantee that a person released from custody will return at an appointed time. nounThe judge set a fianza to ensure the defendant would appear at the trial.He had to pay a fianza to be released from jail while awaiting his court date.
- In a broader sense, it can also refer to a deposit or security given to ensure the fulfillment of an obligation, such as a rental agreement. nounThe landlord required a fianza before the tenants could move into the apartment.She provided a fianza to secure the reservation for the event venue.