RECOGNIZANCE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Recognizance.
Recognizance - 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)
recognisance17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
security13surety9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He was released on his own recognizance."
"The judge set bail at $5000 or personal recognizance."
"She was released on her own recognizance pending trial."
"The accused was placed on a $50,000 bond or recognizance."
"The court granted him release on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond."
Word Game Points
Is RECOGNIZANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recognizance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RECOGNIZANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.
Is RECOGNIZANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recognizance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRECOGNIZANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 31.
Is RECOGNIZANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recognizance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECOGNIZANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 29.
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