recognizances

noun

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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  1. bonds
  2. securities
Noun
  • The yield on French 10-year bonds was about 88 basis points above equivalent German yields, nearing the highest spread since Europe’s debt crisis in 2012.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The bonds of affection between Vance and Carlson are the very glue holding together the American experiment.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of bonds
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  • Mortgage rates are also influenced by other factors, like investor demand for Treasury securities and broader economic conditions.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of next year, according to a securities filing.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of securities
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