The defendant was released on his own recognizance.
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Recognizance
Synonyms for "recognizance" (60 found)
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agreementarrangementbailbondcommitmentcontractcontract by deedcontract of recordcontract quasicovenant of indemnitydebenture
Noun(1 words)
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Noun(6 words)
insurance policymainprisemortgage deedobligationparol contractpawnpignuspledgepolicypreengagementpromissory notereplevinreplevyspecial contractspecialtyspecialty contractsuretytitle deedtoken paymentunderstanding
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6 entriesbond formcourt instrumentrecognizance formrecognizance with suretiessecured recognizanceunsecured recognizance
Collocations
6 entriesown recognizancerecognizance formrecognizance with suretiesrelease on recognizancesecured recognizanceunsecured recognizance
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3 entriesSample sentences
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That recognizance and pledge of love / Which I first gave her.
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Hobhouse's insolence to Mr. Hunt is not seen in its true light, unless we remember, that the latter is held under heavy recognizances to keep the peace!
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