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recognizance in Spanish

recognizance in Spanish is caución juratoria, fianza, obligación contraída — 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.

recognizance in Spanish

caución juratoria
noun
(legal) A form of bail; a promise made by the accused to the court that they will attend all required judicial proceedings and will not engage in further illegal activity or other prohibited conduct as set by the court.
fianza
noun
(legal) A form of bail; a promise made by the accused to the court that they will attend all required judicial proceedings and will not engage in further illegal activity or other prohibited conduct as set by the court.
obligación contraída
noun
(legal) A form of bail; a promise made by the accused to the court that they will attend all required judicial proceedings and will not engage in further illegal activity or other prohibited conduct as set by the court.
promesa legal
noun
(legal) A form of bail; a promise made by the accused to the court that they will attend all required judicial proceedings and will not engage in further illegal activity or other prohibited conduct as set by the court.

What does "recognizance" mean?

  1. 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.
    "The judge released him on his own recognizance pending trial."
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recognizance in a sentence

  • The judge released him on his own recognizance pending trial.

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What is "recognizance" in Spanish?

"recognizance" in Spanish is caución juratoria, fianza, obligación contraída. 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.

How do you use "recognizance" in a sentence?

Example: "The judge released him on his own recognizance pending trial." In Spanish, "recognizance" is caución juratoria, fianza, obligación contraída.

Are there other ways to say "recognizance" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "recognizance": caución juratoria, fianza, obligación contraída, promesa legal.

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