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Recognizance
Meaning
Noun
●
In Law:
A form of
bail
; a
promise
made by the
accused
to the
court
that they will
attend
all required
judicial
proceedings
and will not
engage
in further
illegal
activity
or other
prohibited
conduct
as
set by
the
court
.
●
A
token
; a
symbol
; a pledge.
●
Acknowledgment of a person or
thing
;
avowal
;
profession
; recognition.
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Origin
recognizance
English
-ance
English
recognize
English
recognoscere
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Volition
Detainer
Parole
Bail
Remand
Nolle Prosequi
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