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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024cog•ni•zance /ˈkɑgnəzəns/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- awareness or realization;
notice: to take cognizance of a slighting remark. - the range or scope of a person's knowledge, etc.: perceptions beyond my cognizance.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024cog•ni•zance (kog′nə zəns, kon′ə-),USA pronunciation n. - awareness, realization, or knowledge;
notice;
perception:The guests took cognizance of the snide remark. - Law
- judicial notice as taken by a court in dealing with a cause.
- the right of taking jurisdiction, as possessed by a court.
- acknowledgment;
admission, as a plea admitting the fact alleged in the declaration.
- the range or scope of knowledge, observation, etc.:Such understanding is beyond his cognizance.
- Heraldrya device by which a person or a person's servants or property can be recognized;
badge.
- Latin) from the 16th century
- Latin cognōscere; see cognition) + -ance -ance; forms with -g- (
- Middle French con(o)is(s)ance, equivalent. to conois(tre) to know (
- Middle English conisa(u)nce 1250–1300
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged note, heed, attention, regard, scrutiny.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: cognizance, cognisance /ˈkɒɡnɪzəns ˈkɒnɪ-/ n - knowledge; acknowledgment
- take cognizance of ⇒ to take notice of; acknowledge, esp officially
- the range or scope of knowledge or perception
- the right of a court to hear and determine a cause or matter
- a distinguishing badge or bearing
Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French conoissance, from conoistre to know, from Latin cognōscere to learn; see cognition |