“cognovit”

The following 3 entries include the term cognovit.

cognovit clause

noun

: a clause in an agreement in which one party authorizes the entry of judgment against himself or herself in the event of his or her breach or default

cognovit judgment

see judgment sense 1a

cognovit note

see note


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