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RECOGNISANCE

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Recognisance.

Recognisance - as a noun

(law) 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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recognizance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
securitysurety
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She was released on her own recognisance after being charged with breaking and entering."
"The judge granted the defendant's request to be released on a personal recognisance bond."
"The bailiff swore the witness in and took her recognisance before she testified."
"He was asked by the court to stand as surety and enter into recognisance for the defendant."
"The suspect was arrested and held in recognisance pending further investigation."
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Word Game Points

Is RECOGNISANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recognisance is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
US/CA Invalid UK/EU Valid

RECOGNISANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is RECOGNISANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
No, recognisance is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
RECOGNISANCE is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is RECOGNISANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recognisance is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECOGNISANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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