recognisance
noun
- Definition
- (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
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'recognisance': She showed great recognisance during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
5
Consonants
7
Length
12