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recognizance
[ ri-kog-nuh-zuhns, -kon-uh- ]
noun
- Law.
- a bond or obligation of record entered into before a court of record or a magistrate, binding a person to do a particular act.
- the sum pledged as surety on such a bond.
- Archaic. recognition.
- Archaic. a token; badge.
recognizance
/ rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns /
noun
- law
- a bond entered into before a court or magistrate by which a person binds himself to do a specified act, as to appear in court on a stated day, keep the peace, or pay a debt
- a monetary sum pledged to the performance of such an act
- an obsolete word for recognition
Derived Forms
- reˈcognizant, adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of recognizance1
Word History and Origins
Origin of recognizance1
Example Sentences
“After careful consideration of the risk factors outlined by California case law, the court appropriately granted Mr. Young’s release on his own recognizance,” Young’s attorney, L.A.
It is unclear how he pleaded, but Timberlake was released on his own recognizance, meaning no bail was set.
Londregan, who was free on his own recognizance, remains on paid leave while the State Patrol reviews the shooting.
During King’s court hearing Tuesday, a judge released him on his own recognizance, but he was ordered to stay at least 200 yards away from the homes of identified victims.
Scheffler had been released on his own recognizance, without posting bond, after agreeing that he would make all his court dates in Louisville.
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