recognisance

Noun

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(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

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He fixed recognisance at cash of €1,000 or the defendant’s own bond €100 and independent surety €2,100 of which €700 cash to be lodged in the event of an appeal. Source: Internet

The Chambishi Magistrates court has granted K500 million bail with two working sureties to each of the seven suspects in their own recognisance for allegedly stealing 30 copper blisters worth over K1.7 billion. Source: Internet

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