Definition of cognizable in English:
cognizable
(British cognisable)
adjective ˈkɒ(ɡ)nɪzəb(ə)l
1formal Perceptible; clearly identifiable.
Example sentencesExamples
- It is natural for a metal, which is also endowed with a number of other qualities, like being divisible, portable, cognizable, etc., to be the general medium of exchange.
- The mere meeting of competitors to exchange information, without this producing any cognizable impact on the market, would not amount to a concerted practice.
- The bank has reiterated that ‘no cognisable impact’ is anticipated in the financial markets on account of the dollar outflow.
- The first lesson in diagnosis is, that this wrong finds a distinct and uniform expression in the outward manifestations of life, cognizable by our senses.
- We do not disagree with your Honour that in those circumstances such a group may nevertheless still be a cognisable social group.
2Law
Within the jurisdiction of a court.
Example sentencesExamples
- These facts, together, add up to a cognizable malpractice claim.
- What does one do if police station staff do not accept complaints in cases of cognisable offences?
- In such circumstances, a claim may be cognizable under Article 3 which would fail under the Convention on Refugees.
- Cruelty against women was made a cognisable crime in 1984 which is a great help to victims of domestic violence.
- Each of these men could resort to the civil courts to enforce rights cognisable in those courts.
Origin
Late 17th century: from cognizance + -able.