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Bailable vs Jailable - What's the difference?

bailable | jailable |

In of an offence|lang=en terms the difference between bailable and jailable

is that bailable is (of an offence) for which bail is permitted while jailable is (of an offence) for which one may be jailed.

As adjectives the difference between bailable and jailable

is that bailable is (of a person) eligible for bail while jailable is (of an offence) for which one may be jailed.

bailable

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (of a person) Eligible for bail.
  • (of an offence) For which bail is permitted.

    • jailable

    English

    Alternative forms

    * gaolable (rare)

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (of an offence) For which one may be jailed.