_______________ in the United States is often traced to the case of Commonwealth v.Chase (1830) in which Judge Thacher of Boston, Massachusetts, found a woman named Jerusha Chase guilty of stealing from inside a home.Ms.Chase pleaded her guilt but did have numerous friends that also pleaded for mercy from the court.This resulted in her release "at large" on her own recognizance until which time she was called to appear before the court.
A) Recognizance
B) Suspended sentence
C) Recidivism
D) Caseload delivery

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The term "recognizance" is mentioned in the passage as being part of the case of Commonwealth v. Chase. Ms. Chase was released on her own recognizance until the time of her court appearance.

_______________ in the United States Is Often Traced to the Case