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recognizance

The word “recognizance” has 4 syllables: re-cog-ni-zance

It's pronounced as /rɪˈkɑːɡnə.zəns/

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In the thesaurus, “recognizance” has 77 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for recognizance along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for recognizance

Antonyms for recognizance

Meanings of recognizance

  • noun
    1. 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.
    2. A token; a symbol; a pledge.
    3. Acknowledgment of a person or thing; avowal; profession; recognition.

Example Sentences

  • The judge released him on his own recognizance until the trial date.
  • She signed a legal recognizance promising to appear in court.
  • The defendant was granted release under recognizance conditions.
  • Lawyers discussed the terms of the recognizance agreement.
  • The court accepted his personal recognizance instead of requiring bail.

On this page you'll find 91 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to recognizance, such as: abuse, acceptance, acknowledging, admission, agreement, allowance, apperception.

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