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Recognizance

noun

(Written also recognisance)

(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. Synonym: recognisance.

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... time appointed for the session of the Circuit Court, Wilson appeared agreeably to his recognizance. A motion was made by Wilson's counsel for change of venue, founded on the affidavits of Wilson, and two other men. The court thereupon removed the case to Saline county, and ordered the Sheriff to take Wilson into custody, and deliver him ...

— The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus • American Anti-Slavery Society

Words linked to "Recognizance" : recognisance, law, bail bond, bail, security, jurisprudence, surety, bond