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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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COGNIZANCE definition: 1. to take notice of and consider something, especially when judging: 2. to take notice of and…. Learn more.
The meaning of COGNIZANCE is a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing). How to use cognizance in a sentence.
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.
COGNIZANCE meaning: 1. to take notice of and consider something, especially when judging: 2. to take notice of and…. Learn more.
noun. 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.
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.
Definition of cognizance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.