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recognizanceIn law, obligation entered into before a court or magistrate requiring the performance of an act (e.g., appearance in court), usually under penalty of a money forfeiture. The most common use of recognizance is in connection with bail in criminal cases. The accused may also be released on his “own recognizance” when no bail is required. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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better guidelines for release on recognizance of individuals awaiting trial, and They were released on personal recognizance bonds after appearing in court the following morning. This article uses a previously ignored source: the recognizance, to show that prostitutes' clients were targeted in their campaigns. |
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