Words Like COGNIZANCE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to COGNIZANCE.
11 Alternative Words Similar to cognizance
2 examples of cognizance
1
their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive
2
his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced
10 definitions of cognizance
1
Apprehension by the understanding; perception; observation.
2
Recollection; recognition.
3
Jurisdiction, or the power given by law to hear and decide controversies.
4
The hearing a matter judicially.
5
An acknowledgment of a fine of lands and tenements or confession of a thing done.
6
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.
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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.
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range of what one can know or understand
9
range or scope of what is perceived