n. a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited
He was released on his own recognizance.
He was released on his own recognizance.
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bail; bond; security; collateral
jailed
4 syllables
re-cog-ni-zance
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