recognisance

[US]/rɪˈkɒɡnɪsəns/
[UK]/rɪˈkɑːɡnɪsəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.an agreement to pay a sum of money to the court if a person fails to appear; a formal acknowledgment of a debt or obligation
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

recognisance release

on recognisance

recognisance agreement

recognisance bond

personal recognisance

conditional recognisance

financial recognisance

recognisance conditions

recognisance hearing

recognisance terms

Example Sentences

he was released on his own recognisance.

the judge granted him recognisance instead of bail.

she signed a recognisance form before leaving the court.

his recognisance was based on his good character.

the terms of recognisance were explained to him.

failure to comply with recognisance conditions can lead to arrest.

he was placed under recognisance due to the nature of the charges.

she was allowed to travel on recognisance while awaiting trial.

the recognisance was set at a low amount.

they issued a recognisance for the defendant's release.

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