What is another word for re-cognizance?
Pronunciation: [ɹˌiːkˈɒɡnɪzəns] (IPA) 
Re-cognizance is a legal term that refers to the act of releasing a defendant on a promise to appear in court. There are several synonyms for this term, including recognizance, bail, bond, and surety. Recognizance is a term often used in the legal system to describe the financial obligation placed on a defendant who is released from custody. Bail is another term that refers to the temporary release of a defendant from custody, often by posting a sum of money or property as collateral. Bond and surety are also synonyms for re-cognizance, both of which refer to a financial guarantee of a defendant's appearance in court.
