as in bails
law
a legal promise made by someone before a court of law that must be kept to avoid being punished
After his arraignment, the suspect was released on his own recognizance.
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Noun
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Lawson remains held on bonds totaling more than $2 million, court records show.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026 -
And the crime of kissing is punishable by death, raising the stakes as a young sales assistant bonds with a regular customer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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China has taken measures to make the renminbi more attractive to foreign investors, such as increasing access to Chinese securities like stocks, bonds and commodities, and streamlining cross-border payments.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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As stock market volatility and lingering inflation concerns loom, precious metals provide a hedge that typically moves independently of traditional securities.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Recognizances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizances. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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