cognizance

Definition of Cognizance in English :

Noun

1. awareness, cognisance, cognizance, consciousness, knowingness

having knowledge of

Example Sentences:
'he had no awareness of his mistakes'
'his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced'
'their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive'

2. cognizance, ken

range of what one can know or understand

Example Sentences:
'beyond my ken'

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3. cognizance

range or scope of what is perceived

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Cognizance

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noun

1.

knowledge; acknowledgment

2. 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

b.

knowledge of certain facts upon which the court must act without requiring proof

c. mainly US

confession

5. heraldry

a distinguishing badge or bearing

Cognizance

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noun

1.

perception or knowledge; esp., the range of knowledge possible through observation

2.

official observation of or authority over something

3. Heraldry

a distinguishing badge or device

4. Law

a.

the hearing of a case in court

b.

the right or power of dealing with a matter judicially; jurisdiction

Cognizance

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n.

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.

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