/rɛkəɡnɪzəns/ – Noun
Definition: xch RECOGNIZANCE
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, recognisance refers to a bond or obligation entered into before a court or magistrate, whereby a person binds themselves to do a particular act, such as appear in court when required, or to pay a sum of money if certain conditions are not met. It is a formal acknowledgment of a debt or obligation, often used as a condition for granting bail or releasing a person from custody.
Example: The defendant was released on his own recognisance pending further investigation into the matter.