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recognisance

/rɛɡˈnaɪəns/ noun · British & US
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What does recognisance mean?

noun

A written acknowledgement or promise to appear in court, or a formal undertaking to do something. A recognition or acknowledgement of something.

Example

"The judge accepted the recognisance and released the defendant on bail."

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