Meaning Of The Word Recognizance

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Recognizance Meaning

Recognizance Definition
Recognizance Definition

What's The Definition Of Recognizance?

recognizance
uncountable noun: In law, if someone who is due to stand trial is released on their own recognizance, they promise to return to the court at a particular time.

recognizance in American English
an obligation of record entered into before a court or magistrate, binding a person to do or not do something, be in court at a certain time, etc.
noun: a bond or obligation of record entered into before a court of record or a magistrate, binding a person to do a particular act

recognizance in British English
noun: a bond entered into before a court or magistrate by which a person binds himself or herself to do a specified act, as to appear in court on a stated day, keep the peace, or pay a debt

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