pre|cog|ni|tion

pre|cog|ni|tion
pre|cog|ni|tion «PREE kog NIHSH uhn», noun.
1. previous cognition or knowledge; foreknowledge: »

He further claims the laboratory proof of precognition (as in preguessing the order of a pack of cards which is to be mechanically shuffled) (Newsweek).

2. in Scots law: a) a preliminary examination, as of witnesses. b) the evidence taken at it.

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