recognizance

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

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

Translations

cauzione

engagement

kefalet

riconoscimento di persone

Versprechen

εγγύηση

υπόσχεση

χρηματική εγγύηση

εγγυητικό

υπεγγυότητα

caution

promesse

promessa

woord

promesse

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: reconisaunce

In summary

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