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- Dictionarycog·ni·zance/ˈkäɡnəzəns/
noun
- 1. knowledge, awareness, or notice: formal "he was deputed to bring the affair to the cognizance of the board"
- 2. a distinctive device or mark, especially an emblem or badge formerly worn by retainers of a noble house.
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The meaning of COGNIZANCE is a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing). How to use cognizance in a sentence.
COGNIZANCE definition: 1. to take notice of and consider something, especially when judging: 2. to take notice of and…. Learn more.
noun. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
noun. 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.
