Definition of Cognizance
Cognizance
cog·ni·zance
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
awareness or knowledge, notice or attention, especially resulting in some response/acknowledgement
e.g. The employees claimed to have no cognizance of the ongoing fraud in their workplace.
(noun)
legal authority or responsibility, the action of taking legal control or recognizing that some fact cannot be disputed;
e.g. Her statement was worthy of cognizance and caused quite a stir in the courtroom.
(noun)
a particular design, emblem, or marking that is distinctive or distinguishing to a particular noble house and found on their heraldry;
e.g. He recognized the family's cognizance from its unique colors.
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