The term 'GET-OUT-OF-JAIL-FEE' is composed of four words, each with four letters. The first word is 'BAIL', which is a sum of money that is paid to the court in order to secure the release of a person who has been arrested. This money is usually returned to the payer once the case has been resolved. The other three words are 'OUT-OF-JAIL' and 'FEE', which together refer to the payment made to the court in order to secure the release of an arrested person. This FEE is usually non-refundable and is used to cover the costs associated with the release.