(BrE also cognisance) noun
[U] (formal) knowledge or understanding of sth
cognizant, cognisant adjective [notbeforenoun]:
cognizant of the importance of the case
IDIOMS
take cognizance of sth (law) to understand or consider sth; to take notice of sth:
In the light of the new evidence that the court can now take cognizance of, the case is dropped.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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