as in bail
law
a legal promise made by someone before a court of law that must be kept to avoid being punished
After his arraignment, the suspect was released on his own recognizance.
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Recent Examples of recognizance
He was released on his own recognizance, and under an order of protection, was told to stay away from the victim.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 Nov. 2024
His sentencing hearing is Dec. 3. Vasquez approved a request last week to release Lindsey-Bynum Tuesday on his own recognizance until his sentencing, records show.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024
However, the court released Wagner on his own recognizance with GPS monitoring.
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
After being released on his own recognizance, Polo G and Trench Baby were arrested on a outstanding warrant on charges including kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, and robbery.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 Nov. 2024
His sentencing hearing is Dec. 3. Vasquez approved a request last week to release Lindsey-Bynum Tuesday on his own recognizance until his sentencing, records show.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024
However, the court released Wagner on his own recognizance with GPS monitoring.
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
After being released on his own recognizance, Polo G and Trench Baby were arrested on a outstanding warrant on charges including kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, and robbery.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Recognizance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizance. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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