cognizance

The definition of cognizance means the range of what one can observe and understand, or the right to deal with a legal case in the court system.

(noun)

See cognizance in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

perception or knowledge; esp., the range of knowledge possible through observation
official observation of or authority over something
Heraldry a distinguishing badge or device
Law
1. the hearing of a case in court
2. the right or power of dealing with a matter judicially; jurisdiction

Origin: ME cognisaunce < OFr conoissance, knowledge < conoissant, prp. of conoistre, to know < L cognoscere: see cognition

See cognizance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Conscious knowledge or recognition; awareness.
The range of what one can know or understand.
Observance; notice: We will take cognizance of your objections at the proper time.
Law Acknowledgment, recognition, or jurisdiction; the assumption of jurisdiction in a case.
Heraldry A crest or badge worn to distinguish the bearer.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English conissaunce

Origin: , from Old French conoissance

Origin: , from connoistre, to know

Origin: , from Latin cognōscere, to learn; see cognition

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