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Recognisance (Noun)

Meaning

(law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited.

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Examples

  • The court granted bail on the condition that the defendant enter into a recognisance of $10,000 to ensure their return for trial.
  • She was required to enter into a recognisance before being released from custody pending the outcome of her case.
  • As part of his bail conditions, the accused had to sign a recognisance to appear in court on a specified date and time.
  • A recognisance was imposed on him to guarantee that he would comply with the conditions of his parole.
  • The magistrate accepted a recognisance in the sum of $5,000 from the witness as a guarantee of their appearance at the trial.

Synonyms

  • Recognizance

Hypernyms

  • Security

Hyponyms

  • Bail
  • Bond
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