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security vs recognizance

recognizance vs security

security and recognizance both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
security Yes No No No
recognizance Yes No No No
As nouns, recognizance is a hyponym of security; that is, recognizance is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than security:
  • security: property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
  • recognizance: (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
Other hyponyms of security include deposit, earnest, recognisance, stock-purchase warrant, stock warrant, warrant.
security (noun) recognizance (noun)
measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. (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
an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
a guarantee that an obligation will be met
freedom from anxiety or fear
a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
defense against financial failure; financial independence
a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
the state of being free from danger or injury
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