recognizances

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.

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  • Neil Mehta, portfolio manager for investment grade bonds at RBC BlueBay, told CNBC that inflation is likely to remain just below 4% for the rest of the year, despite improving wage data.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The other is illiquidity, when the value of assets actually exceeds obligations, but assets like real estate or bonds cannot be converted to cash fast enough to meet demands.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
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  • Also, by overweighting the same securities through passive vehicles, investors’ holdings look like a sea of sameness, heightening systematic risk and limiting diversification.
    Mike Terwilliger, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
  • So the investors are suing her and Joggy for securities fraud, misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, breach of contract and more.
    Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
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