Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cognizable

Adjective
/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zə.bəl/
Definition
Capable of being recognized or understood; able to be acknowledged or perceived.
Examples
  • The offense is cognizable under the law, meaning it can be prosecuted without a complaint.
  • In certain jurisdictions, the courts have cognizable authority over disputes of this nature.
Meaning
The term refers to something that can be identified or brought to awareness, often in a legal or philosophical context.
Synonyms
  • Recognizable
  • Discernible
  • Apprehensible