n. short for "own recognizance," meaning the judge allowed a person accused in a criminal case to go free pending trial without posting bail. A person so released is often referred to as having been "OR-ed." Found on http://dictionary.law.com/Default.aspx?selected=1406
n. Abbreviation for "own recognizance." Refers to a judge enabling someone accused in a criminal case to be freed until trial without having to post bail. The person released is referred to as "OR-ed." Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21213