cognizance (Meaning)
cognizance (n)
having knowledge of
range of what one can know or understand
range or scope of what is perceived
cognizance (n.)
Apprehension by the understanding; perception; observation.
Recollection; recognition.
Jurisdiction, or the power given by law to hear and decide controversies.
The hearing a matter judicially.
An acknowledgment of a fine of lands and tenements or confession of a thing done.
A form of defense in the action of replevin, by which the defendant insists that the goods were lawfully taken, as a distress, by defendant, acting as servant for another.
The distinguishing mark worn by an armed knight, usually upon the helmet, and by his retainers and followers: Hence, in general, a badge worn by a retainer or dependent, to indicate the person or party to which he belonged; a token by which a thing may be known.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cognizance
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Synonyms:
- concern
- understanding
- grasp
- perception
- apprehension
- recognition
- advisement
- hyperawareness
- watch
- hyperconsciousness
- discernment
- thought
- advertency
- regard
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cognizance Sentence Examples
- The court took cognizance of the defendant's previous criminal record during sentencing.
- As a responsible citizen, it's important to take cognizance of environmental issues.
- The CEO addressed the shareholders to bring them into cognizance of the company's financial standing.
- The police officers acted swiftly upon receiving cognizance of the ongoing disturbance.
- The committee members took cognizance of the potential risks associated with the proposed project.
- It is within the government's jurisdiction to take cognizance of matters concerning national security.
- The teacher ensured that her students were in cognizance of the classroom rules and expectations.
- The company's legal team reviewed the contract to ensure cognizance of all relevant clauses.
- He demanded that the authorities take cognizance of the injustices faced by marginalized communities.
- The public health department took cognizance of the increasing number of reported cases of the flu.
FAQs About the word cognizance
having knowledge of, range of what one can know or understand, range or scope of what is perceivedApprehension by the understanding; perception; observation., R
attention,awareness, mindfulness, consciousness, notice, observance, eye, advertence, mind, consideration
disregard, neglect, disregard, neglect,unawareness, obliviousness, obliviousness, unawareness,
The court took cognizance of the defendant's previous criminal record during sentencing.
As a responsible citizen, it's important to take cognizance of environmental issues.
The CEO addressed the shareholders to bring them into cognizance of the company's financial standing.
The police officers acted swiftly upon receiving cognizance of the ongoing disturbance.
