The term 'release money' can be represented by the four-letter word 'BAIL'. BAIL is a sum of money that is paid to a court in order to secure the release of a person who has been arrested. The money is held until the case is resolved, and if the defendant appears for all court hearings, the money is returned. BAIL is often used as an incentive for the defendant to appear in court, as failure to do so can result in the forfeiture of the BAIL money.