recognizance

Signification (Anglais)

1. (countable, uncountable) A form of bail; a promise made by the accused to the court that they will attend all required judicial proceedings and will not engage in further illegal activity or other prohibited conduct as set by the court.
2. (countable, uncountable) A token; a symbol; a pledge.
3. (countable, uncountable) Acknowledgment of a person or thing; avowal; profession; recognition.

Concepts

engagement

caution

promesse

Synonymes

recognisance

security

bail

guaranty

engagement

favor

guarantee

hallmark

oath

pledge

pledging

promise

recognize

sponsion

sponsorship

surety

symbol

token

warrant

warranty

word

sureship

binding over

agreement

enter into recognizance

assurance

bond

collateral

Traductions

cauzione

riconoscimento di persone

kefalet

Verheißung

Versprechen

εγγύηση

υπόσχεση

χρηματική εγγύηση

εγγυητικό

υπεγγυότητα

promessa

woord

promesse

promessa

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de moyen anglais: reconisaunce

In summary

From Middle English reconisaunce, from Old French reconissance. Doublet of reconnaissance.