Recognizance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Recognizance is a noun meaning A token; a symbol; a pledge.
Meaning
A token; a symbol; a pledge.
More Meanings
- Acknowledgment of a person or thing; avowal; profession; recognition.
- (law) A form of bail; a promise made by the accused to the court that they will attend all required judicial proceedings and will not engage in further illegal activity or other prohibited conduct as set by the court.
Example Sentences
The defendant was released on his own recognizance.
That recognizance and pledge of love / Which I first gave her.
Hobhouse's insolence to Mr. Hunt is not seen in its true light, unless we remember, that the latter is held under heavy recognizances to keep the peace!
Word Forms
- recognizances
Synonyms for recognizance
Depending on context, synonyms include recognisance.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recognisance, suretyship, guaranty, bail, guarantor, mortgage.
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