Re-cognizances can also be referred to as recognizances, bond, pledge, undertaking, commitment, promise, engagement, assurance, or warranty. These synonyms are often used in legal proceedings when someone is released on bail and is required to provide a surety or guarantee to appear in court. A recognizance or re-cognizance is a legal agreement that binds someone to appear in court or fulfill a condition, usually in exchange for their release or freedom. These synonyms all convey the idea of a legal obligation or commitment that must be fulfilled by the person bound by it.