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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of recognizance. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
2. 2
   (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 wordnet

Synonyms

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recognizancerecognizance

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