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recognisance

noun

(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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Word length
12
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. (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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