Recognizee

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The person in whose favour a recognizance is made.

    "the plaintiff,C.D., &c. is called the recognizee"

  2. 2
    Someone who is recognized

Example

More examples

"the plaintiff,C.D., &c. is called the recognizee"

Etymology

From recognize + -ee.

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