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recognizance

noun

/rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

Meaning

A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.

He was released on his own recognizance.

on one's own recognizance

bond, pledge, obligation, undertaking

freedom, discharge

own recognizance, bail recognizance, release on recognizance

general agreement among a group of people

a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

The state of being married; marriage.

The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.

A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.