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- Dictionarycognizance/ˈkɒ(ɡ)nɪz(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. knowledge or awareness: formal "the Renaissance cognizance of Greece was limited"
- 2. a distinctive emblem or badge formerly worn by retainers of a noble house.
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1. : a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) 2. a. : knowledge, awareness. had no cognizance of the situation. b. : notice, acknowledgment. take cognizance of their achievement.
COGNIZANCE definition: 1. to take notice of and consider something, especially when judging: 2. to take notice of and…. Learn more.
When you have cognizance, you have knowledge of something. Your cognizance of the English language is growing with every new vocabulary word you learn. Just don't flaunt your cognizance too much, or your friends might call you a know-it-all.
1. Conscious knowledge or recognition; awareness. 2. The range of what one can know or understand. 3. Observance; notice: We will take cognizance of your objections at the proper time. 4. Law Acknowledgment, recognition, or jurisdiction; the assumption of jurisdiction in a case. 5. Heraldry A crest or badge worn to distinguish the bearer.
awareness, realization, or knowledge; notice; perception: The guests took cognizance of the snide remark. Synonyms: scrutiny, regard, attention, heed, note. Law. judicial notice as taken by a court in dealing with a cause. the right of taking jurisdiction, as possessed by a court.
COGNIZANCE meaning: 1. to take notice of and consider something, especially when judging: 2. to take notice of and…. Learn more.
1. knowledge; acknowledgment. 2. See take cognizance of. 3. the range or scope of knowledge or perception. 4. law. a. the right of a court to hear and determine a cause or matter.
Cognizance definition: awareness, realization, or knowledge; notice; perception. See examples of COGNIZANCE used in a sentence.
Cognizance definition: The range of what one can know or understand.
Definition of cognizance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
