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Recognizance

usgb/rɪˈkɑːɡnɪzəns/Volume
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Legal CommitmentPlay
Used to describe a pledge an individual makes to a court, often avoiding jail by promising good behavior. SlideShe vowed to the judge she would not leave the city, being allowed to go on her own recognizance.
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Court AppearancePlay
Implies the person must return to court when called upon, without posting bail. SlideAfter the hearing, the accused was released on recognizance and scheduled to appear again in three weeks.
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TrustworthinessPlay
Shows a court's trust in a person's word and character, not requiring money for bail. SlideDue to her clean record, the court granted her release on her own recognizance.