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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. recognizance, recognisance Law a. a bond entered into before a court or magistrate by which a person binds himself to do a specified act, as to appear in court on a stated day, keep the peace, or pay a debt b. a monetary sum pledged to the performance of such an act 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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Citing only one of several problematic instances, it is calculated that 31 percent of assault recognizances against male perpetrators involved "damage" to the victim; this was true in 21 percent of assaults by women (70). The customary law of London required two steps of a freeman's executor: first, an accurate and honest inventory of the dead man's estate; and second, signed recognizances from three or four men who bound themselves as sureties to guarantee that the orphans should receive their full inheritance when they achieved maturity. Essex Record Office [Chelmsford], microfilm T/A 465/1, Colchester Borough book of examinations and recognizances, unfoliated. |
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