How to Pronounce "recognisance"
word
rɪˈkɑːɡnɪzəns
ri-KAHG-ni-zuhns
ɹˈɛkəɡnˌɪsəns
REK-ug-NIS-uhns
Definition
A formal promise made to a court to do (or not do) something, usually to come back for a trial, often as a condition of being released from jail.
IPA Transcription
American English
rɪˈkɑːɡnɪzəns
British English
ɹˈɛkəɡnˌɪsəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-KAHG-ni-zuhns
UK
REK-ug-NIS-uhns
Listen in Context
He was released on recognisance and told to return to court.
The judge asked her to enter into a recognisance to keep the peace.
He failed to meet the terms of his recognisance.
She got out of jail on her own recognisance.