Antonyms for recognizance


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-kog-nuh-zuh ns, -kon-uh-
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈkɒg nə zəns, -ˈkɒn ə-


Definition of recognizance

Origin :
  • early 14c., reconisaunce, "a bond acknowledging some obligation binding one over to do some particular act," from Old French reconissance "acknowledgment, recognition" (12c., Modern French reconnaissance), from reconoiss-, present participle stem of reconoistre (see recognize). Related: Recognizant.
  • As in recognition : noun identification, acknowledgment
  • As in bail : noun money for assurance
  • As in guarantee : noun pledge, promise
Example sentences :
  • "A writ of recognizance," the fat man said, handing his paper to the captain.
  • Extract from : « The Status Civilization » by Robert Sheckley
  • In the Paunsford recognizance Ralegh is set down as of the Court in 1577.
  • Extract from : « Sir Walter Ralegh » by William Stebbing
  • Amos Jolliff discharged from his recognizance to attend as a witness.
  • Extract from : « The Old Pike » by Thomas B. Searight
  • While here we one afternoon received orders to prepare for a recognizance.
  • Extract from : « Reminiscences of a Private » by Frank M. Mixson
  • It was a reprehensible affair, but he was released upon his own recognizance.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories, April, 1931 » by Various
  • Perhaps Mr. Hooker will accept my recognizance in the amount?
  • Extract from : « Thomas Wingfold, Curate » by George MacDonald
  • One day the king of the wrens held his court for the trial of a bear, who was at large upon his own recognizance.
  • Extract from : « Cobwebs From an Empty Skull » by Ambrose Bierce (AKA: Dod Grile)
  • He was ordered to be imprisoned for eighteen months, and to enter into his own recognizance of 500l., with two sureties in 250l.
  • Extract from : « The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 2/2 » by Camden Pelham
  • William Wells, one years imprisonment, and at its expiration to enter into his own recognizance of 20l.
  • Extract from : « The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 2/2 » by Camden Pelham
  • Samuel Scott, eight months imprisonment; to enter into his own recognizance in 100l., with two sureties in 50l.
  • Extract from : « The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 2/2 » by Camden Pelham

Synonyms for recognizance

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