Synonyms of recognizance

recognizance

noun

as in bail

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.

Related Words

• bail
• bond
• pledge
• security
• guaranty
• oath
• guarantee
• gage
• surety
• deposit
• pawn
• down payment
• earnest
• warranty
• contract
• assurance
• handsel
• commitment
• covenant
• word
• compact
• troth

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recognizance

Murphy, 22, has been indicted on one count of theft of mail matter by employee, and was released on his own recognizance, officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

He was released on his own recognizance Monday following an initial hearing in Ramsey County District Court. — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2026

Each time, he was either released on his own recognizance or handed a short jail term, the longest being eight days. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

He was released on his own recognizance Tuesday and is expected to be in court for his arraignment on Friday, online court records show. — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026