Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cognisance
Noun
/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/
Definition
Cognisance refers to the awareness, perception, or understanding of something.
Examples
- Despite the challenges, she took full cognisance of the situation before making a decision.
- The lawyer emphasized that the defendant had no cognisance of the law that was being broken.
Meaning
It signifies the mental process of recognizing or being conscious of something, often linked to knowledge and mindfulness.
Synonyms
- Awareness
- Perception
- Understanding
- Insight
