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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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Collective, which advocates for reparations, land returns for Native Americans, bonds for newborns and a universal basic income.
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Most preferred securities pay qualified dividends, Martin said.
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“Recognizances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizances. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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