RECOGNIZANCES
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Recognizances.
Recognizances - 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 recognizances pending trial."
"The judge voided the defendant's recognizances after they failed to appear for trial."
"Her lawyer argued for her release on her own personal recognizances."
"The judge set the amount of bail based on the defendant's prior recognizances."
"The recognizances were filed with the clerk of the court for recordkeeping purposes."
Word Game Points
Is RECOGNIZANCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recognizances is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RECOGNIZANCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 27.
Is RECOGNIZANCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recognizances is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRECOGNIZANCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 32.
Is RECOGNIZANCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recognizances is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECOGNIZANCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 30.
