RECOGNISANCE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Recognisance.
Recognisance - as a noun
(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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recognizance26Hypernyms (Closely Related)
security13surety9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She was released on her own recognisance after being charged with breaking and entering."
"The judge granted the defendant's request to be released on a personal recognisance bond."
"The bailiff swore the witness in and took her recognisance before she testified."
"He was asked by the court to stand as surety and enter into recognisance for the defendant."
"The suspect was arrested and held in recognisance pending further investigation."
Word Game Points
Is RECOGNISANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recognisance is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
RECOGNISANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is RECOGNISANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
No, recognisance is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordRECOGNISANCE is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is RECOGNISANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recognisance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECOGNISANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
