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Definition of "recognisance" [recognisance]

  • Alternative spelling of recognizance. (noun)

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Use "recognisance" in a sentence
  • "That is, all candidates run for office under their own recognisance in a single election often with run-off provisions if no one wins a majority on the first round with no party affiliations listed."
  • "I may try to sneak into the area tomorrow to run recognisance."
  • "“That will be my cousin Jeanie Deans, Mr. Archibald,” said Mrs. Glass, with a courtesy of recognisance."