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recognizance

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of recognizance

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 and Near Synonyms of recognizance

gage, guarantee, guaranty, pawn, pledge, security

deposit, down payment, earnest, handsel

surety, warranty

assurance, oath, troth, word

commitment, compact, contract, covenant

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