cognizance

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cognizance  /ˈkɑɡ nə zəns/ ? Meaning of "cognizance"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) having knowledge of
  2. (n) range of what one can know or understand
  3. (n) range or scope of what is perceived

Synonym(s)

cognisance, consciousness, knowingness, ken

Usage(s):

  1. Madison said that religion is ''not within the cognizance of civil government.
  2. The state takes no cognizance of private sin until it becomes a public crime.
  3. I lost cognizance, concentration and focus.

Quotes

  1. Mugabe added that implementation of his government's empowerment initiative would "take cognizance of the need to promote growth of the mining industry".
    on Jun 29, 2010 By: Robert Mugabe Source: Moneyweb (blog)

  2. Calling the incident "shameful", National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Girija Vyas said: "We have taken cognizance of the matter and have send our team to probe into the matter, after which a report will be submitted."
    on Apr 16, 2009 By: Girija Vyas Source: Hindustan Times

  3. "In view of such pre-judgment, it is no longer proper for the DOJ and the DOJ panel to take cognizance of the reinvestigation," Lacson said in the petition.
    on Oct 1, 2009 By: Panfilo Lacson Source: ABS CBN News

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