recognizance

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Synonyms: recognisance, cognizance, recognizable, incognizance, recognizant, recognizances

Antonyms: recognisance, cognizance, recognizable, incognizance, recognizant, recognizances

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|legal}} A form of [[bail]]; a [[promise]] made by the [[accused]] to the [[court]] that they will attend all required [[judicial]] [[proceeding]]s 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. An [[acknowledgment]] of a person or thing; an [[avowal]]; a [[profession]]; a [[recognition]].

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