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cognisance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | awareness, cognizance, consciousness, knowingness |
| Type of | knowing |
| Has types | self-awareness, sense, feel |
| Derivation | cognisant, cognise |
Examples of cognisance
cognisance
They are there and we need to step back and take cognisance of them.
From the forbes.com
Haught believes that, in order to have any cognisance of God, we must be personally transformed.
From the scienceblogs.com
I am sure that all New Zealand exporters will take cognisance of what has happened in this case.
From the scoop.co.nz
Is it merely non-cognisance, or is it wilful ignorance?
From the independent.co.uk
Further courts can also take cognisance on the basis of letters written to them or by Newspaper Reports.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Working in a city as international as London, every job requires a complete cognisance of the term globalisation.
From the thebeaveronline.co.uk
It was badly designed, took little cognisance of the dire economic situation and is an affront to common sense.
From the guardian.co.uk
Even more notable is the fact that call appeared to be premeditated, made before cognisance of the foursomes had been taken.
From the guardian.co.uk
Certainly, the Ministry of Justice's green paper on legal aid appears to have been drafted without cognisance of May's desire to protect battered women.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Awareness: having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive"
- (cognisant) aware(p): (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception; "was aware of his opponent's hostility"; "became aware of her surroundings"; "aware that he had exceeded the speed limit"
- Alternative spelling of cognizance
- Heraldic term for badge of a noble family.
