Noun
An obligation of record entered into before some court of record or magistrate duly authorized, with condition to do some particular act, as to appear at the same or some other court, to keep the peace, or pay a debt. A recognizance differs from a bond, being witnessed by the record only, and not by the party's seal.
The verdict of a jury impaneled upon assize.
A token; a symbol; a pledge; a badge.
Acknowledgment of a person or thing; avowal; profession; recognition.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAgain, Garcia was released on his own recognizance, Henderson said. Source: Internet
Ashley Sullivan, 27, of Austin was arrested and released on her own recognizance on charges of possession of a syringe, possession of paraphernalia and maintaining a common nuisance. Source: Internet
After the early morning raid, four people were incarcerated on felony charges with two others arrested on lesser charges being released on their own recognizance. Source: Internet
Brampton man Ohaje Taitt, 23, is now facing a list of charges, including discharge firearm with intent to injure, two counts of possession of a restricted firearm and breach of recognizance. Source: Internet
He was arraigned in the town of Harpersfield court and released on his own recognizance. Source: Internet
H however, the jail eventually released her on her own recognizance without bail because of precautions at the facility. Source: Internet