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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The 7th house is more about one-on-one bonds, while the 11th house magnifies the potential of a united community.—
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Gervais said the Seahawks didn’t just find the right players for their system but put an extraordinary emphasis on those players building bonds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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But because these investments often involve purchasing physical metals, the process can differ from buying traditional securities like stocks or mutual funds.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Later that year, federal prosecutors in New York charged the company’s former CEO Joanna Smith-Griffin, with securities fraud and related offenses tied to investor deception.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Recognizances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizances. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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