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cognizance

/kɒɡˈnaɪəns/ noun · British & US
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What does cognizance mean?

noun

Awareness or knowledge of something, especially a situation or problem. A formal or official recognition of a fact or situation.

Example

"The court took cognizance of the new evidence and reopened the case."

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