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recognisance

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In the UK, almost everyone released on bail is released on "their own recognisance" which is a fancy way of saying no money involved.

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(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

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noun

(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

Definitions

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noun

(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

See also: recognizance

Example sentences

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In the UK, almost everyone released on bail is released on "their own recognisance" which is a fancy way of saying no money involved.

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How do you use recognisance in a sentence?

In the UK, almost everyone released on bail is released on "their own recognisance" which is a fancy way of saying no money involved.

What does recognisance mean?

(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

What part of speech is recognisance?

recognisance is commonly used as noun.