recognizance
1 synonym for recognizance, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A legal promise made to a court that a person will appear when required and behave lawfully, often used as a condition of release.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
recognisance
How to use recognizance
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
released on own recognizance
recognizance bond
Etymology
From Old French reconissance — a doublet (a word sharing the same root but taking a different path) of "reconnaissance."
Full origin of recognizance →Frequently asked questions
What does “recognizance” mean?
The word “recognizance” means a legal promise made to a court that a person will appear when required and behave lawfully, often used as a condition of release. In plain terms, a formal promise to a court to show up and behave, often used instead of bail.
How do you use “recognizance” in a sentence?
Here is “recognizance” used in a sentence: “The judge released him on his own recognizance pending trial.”
What part of speech is “recognizance”?
“Recognizance” is a noun.
Where does the word “recognizance” come from?
The word “recognizance” comes from Old French. From Old French reconissance — a doublet (a word sharing the same root but taking a different path) of "reconnaissance.".
