When was the last time you used the word recognizance in casual conversation?. From Wordnik.com. Reference
"recognizance" is one of those words that always looks wrong. From Wordnik.com. [Jean Gris isn't worried about your guns.] Reference
A recognizance is a set of conditions they must adhere to while out on surety. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions] Reference
Hall was released on her own recognizance, meaning she promised to appear in court and answer a criminal charge. From Wordnik.com. [Bridget Hall Arrested For Driving While Intoxicated] Reference
Q: The task force subcommittee is releasing more prisoners on their own recognizance, meaning without bail. From Wordnik.com. [IndyStar.com Top Stories] Reference
KAGAN: Campbell was released on her own recognizance. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 31, 2006] Reference
He has been released on his own personal recognizance. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 8, 2007] Reference
A similar bond or recognizance is given in case of bail. From Wordnik.com. [The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens.] Reference
He was released personal recognizance bond as is the. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Special Event: Countdown to Election 2000: Five Days to Go - November 2, 2000] Reference
He was released on his own recognizance, authorities said. From Wordnik.com. [Police: Man held in serial stabbings] Reference
I understand he was released on his personal recognizance. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Special Event: Countdown to Election 2000: Five Days to Go - November 2, 2000] Reference
MICHAEL SHILOH, KFNC RADIO: Well, not her own recognizance. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 2, 2006] Reference
Is this allowed to leave on their own recognizance, or what?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 13, 2003] Reference
It was just a matter of releasing her on her own recognizance. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 5, 2008] Reference
Bui was arrested Wednesday and released on his own recognizance. From Wordnik.com. [Hyattsville man charged in D.C. stabbing; Va. man faces immigration charges] Reference
I submit your honor, he's a candidate for personal recognizance. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 7, 2002] Reference
He was released on his own recognizance while awaiting a hearing. From Wordnik.com. [Nuns at Virginia monastery find room to forgive while mourning sister's death] Reference
They were released on their own recognizance pending an Oct. 5 hearing. From Wordnik.com. [N.Va. FBI agents, analyst charged with unreported steroid use, officials say] Reference
Now, that in turn resulted in his being released on his own recognizance. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 18, 2007] Reference
Montano was released on his own recognizance pending a deportation hearing. From Wordnik.com. [Stewart to ask Congress to subpoena ICE] Reference
"Very well; sign a recognizance, and go with the gentleman," said the judge. From Wordnik.com. [How to Get on in the World A Ladder to Practical Success] Reference
"A writ of recognizance," the fat man said, handing his paper to the captain. From Wordnik.com. [The Status Civilization] Reference
She was arrested today and has already been released on her own recognizance. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 21, 2007] Reference
There was but one formality wanting to that end: recognizance according to law. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
BLITZER: BLITZER: Brianna, Congressman Jefferson is out on his own recognizance. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 8, 2007] Reference
Meantime, the Army has resumed recognizance missions inside the heart of Baghdad. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 6, 2003] Reference
Crowe was released on his own recognizance and could face up to four years in jail. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 6, 2005] Reference
He can release defendants on their own recognizance, trust them to show up for court. From Wordnik.com. [Bondsman Lobby Targets Pretrial Release Programs] Reference
KEILAR: But some of the conditions: Jefferson will be released on his own recognizance. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 8, 2007] Reference
Stephenson, 19, was released on his own recognizance after appearing in Brooklyn Criminal Court. From Wordnik.com. [Lance Stephenson arrested, accused of assaulting girlfriend] Reference
He was released later Friday on his own recognizance, Los Angeles Airport Police spokeswoman Belinda Nettles said. From Wordnik.com. [Russell Brand Arrested At LAX] Reference
Montano was released on his own recognizance pending a deportation hearing, which has yet to occur because of a backlog. From Wordnik.com. [Nuns decry focus on immigration status of driver in fatal Va. crash] Reference
Twenty years ago, nationally and in Lubbock, most defendants were released on their own recognizance, trusted to show back up. From Wordnik.com. [Bail Burden Keeps U.S. Jails Stuffed With Inmates] Reference
In the meantime, rather than detaining him, ICE allowed Martinelly-Montano to remain free on his own recognizance, the official said. From Wordnik.com. [Proponents of tougher immigration policies focus on suspect in crash that killed nun] Reference
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