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.
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Noun
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Nine school district and 31 cities and towns are holding elections for bonds, charter amendments, board seats and mayoral races.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026 -
He was released after more than two hours in jail after posting $39 in bonds.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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National Republicans like Daines argue that Paxton, who was indicted on securities fraud charges in 2015, is a risky bet in a midterm elections landscape expected to favor Democrats.—
Colin Campbell,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Under current law, California is required to liquidate unclaimed stocks and other securities within roughly 20 months.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Recognizances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizances. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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