Definition of cognizances Cognizances

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What does cognizances mean?

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Noun Plural: cognizances
cognizance - range or scope of what is perceived
cognizance - range of what one can know or understand; "beyond my ken"
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cognizance - having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive"
		awareness, consciousness, cognisance, knowingness
		incognizance a lack of knowledge or recognition
		knowing a clear and certain mental apprehension
		self-awareness awareness of your own individuality
		feel manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure; "the girls hated it when he tried to sneak a feel"

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cognizance (Noun)
An emblem, badge or device, used as a distinguishing mark by the body of retainers of a royal or noble house.
cognizance (Noun)
Notice or awareness.

cognizance (n.)
Apprehension by the understanding; perception; observation.
cognizance (n.)
Recollection; recognition.
cognizance (n.)
Jurisdiction, or the power given by law to hear and decide controversies.
cognizance (n.)
The hearing a matter judicially.
cognizance (n.)
An acknowledgment of a fine of lands and tenements or confession of a thing done.
cognizance (n.)
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.
cognizance (n.)
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.