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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The law authorized about $1 billion in state bonds, distributed to districts based on enrollment.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Yields have climbed as investors sell bonds and adjust expectations for potential inflation, and the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Given its massive size, SpaceX is in talks with at least 21 banks to sell the securities to investors, Reuters reported.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Brokerage firms that conduct securities business with the public are typically required to be members of FINRA, and many securities professionals must register with the organization.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Recognizances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizances. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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