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cognizance — [14] Latin gnōscere meant ‘know’ (it is related to know and notion). From it was derived the compound verb cognōscere ‘get to know, recognize, acknowledge’. Its present participial stem cognōscent formed the basis of a Vulgar Latin noun… … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
cognizance — or cognisance kɒ(g)nɪz(ə)ns noun 1》 formal knowledge or awareness. ↘Law the action of taking judicial notice. 2》 Heraldry a distinctive device or mark, especially as formerly worn by retainers of a noble house. Phrases take cognizance of… … English new terms dictionary
cognisance — /ˈkɒgnəzəns / (say kognuhzuhns), /ˈkɒnə / (say konuh ) noun 1. knowledge; notice; perception: to have cognisance of a fact; to take cognisance of a remark. 2. Law a. judicial notice as taken by a court in dealing with a cause. b. the right of… …
cognizance — [14] Latin gnōscere meant ‘know’ (it is related to know and notion). From it was derived the compound verb cognōscere ‘get to know, recognize, acknowledge’. Its present participial stem cognōscent formed the basis of a Vulgar Latin noun… … Word origins
