Synonyms of recognizances

recognizances

noun

plural of recognizance

as in bails

law a legal promise made by someone before a court of law that must be kept to avoid being punished

After his arraignment, the suspect was released on his own recognizance.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bails
• bonds
• securities
• oaths
• guaranties
• pledges
• sureties
• guarantees
• gages
• deposits
• assurances
• pawns
• down payments
• warranties
• contracts
• commitments
• earnests
• words
• handsels
• covenants
• compacts
• troths