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recognizance

[ ri-kog-nuh-zuhns, -kon-uh- ]

noun

  1. Law.
    1. a bond or obligation of record entered into before a court of record or a magistrate, binding a person to do a particular act.
    2. the sum pledged as surety on such a bond.
  2. Archaic. recognition.
  3. Archaic. a token; badge.


recognizance

/ ɪˈɒɡɪəԲ /

noun

  1. law
    1. 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
    2. a monetary sum pledged to the performance of such an act
  2. an obsolete word for recognition
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԾԳ, adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of recognizance1

1350–1400; Middle English reconissaunce, recognisance < Old French reconuissance. See recognize, -ance
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of recognizance1

C14: from Old French reconoissance , from reconoistre to recognize
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She was released from detention the next day and given a personal recognizance bond on her charges, Greenville Public Information Officer Sgt.

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“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.

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It is unclear how he pleaded, but Timberlake was released on his own recognizance, meaning no bail was set.

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Londregan, who was free on his own recognizance, remains on paid leave while the State Patrol reviews the shooting.

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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.

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