/
ˈkɒ(g)nɪz(ə)ns/
n.
- formal knowledge or awareness.
▸Law the action of taking judicial notice.
- Heraldry a distinctive device or mark, especially as formerly worn by retainers of a noble house.
Phrase
- take cognizance of
formal attend to; take account of.
Derivative
- cognizant adj.
- cognize
or cognise v.
Etymology
ME conisance, from OFr. conoisance, based on L. cognoscere ‘get to know’.
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