Definition of COGNIZANCE

cognizance

Meanings

Plural: cognizances

Noun

  • having knowledge of
  • range of what one can know or understand
  • range or scope of what is perceived
  • An emblem, badge or device, used as a distinguishing mark by the body of retainers of a royal or noble house.
  • Notice or awareness.
  • Jurisdiction.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English conysaunce, from Old French conysance (“recognition," later, "knowledge”), from Old French conoissance (“acquaintance, recognition; knowledge, wisdom”), from conoistre (“to know”), from Latin cognōscō (“know”), from con- (“with”) + gnōscō (“know”). By surface analysis, cogniz(e) (a back-formation) + -ance.

Antonyms

incognizance

Scrabble Score: 24

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Words With Friends Score: 29

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