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cognizance

One entry found.

Main Entry:
cog·ni·zance 
          Listen to the pronunciation of cognizance
Pronunciation:
\ˈkäg-nə-zən(t)s\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English conisaunce, from Anglo-French conissance, from conoistre to know, from Latin cognoscere
Date:
14th century
1: a distinguishing mark or emblem (as a heraldic bearing)2 a: knowledge, awareness <had no cognizance of the situation> b: notice, acknowledgment <take cognizance of their achievement>3: jurisdiction, responsibility


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