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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

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach

a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds

The quality of being reasonable or probable.

a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done