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.

plural of cognizance

To know, perceive, or become aware of. / To make into an object of cognition (the process of acquiring knowledge through thought); to cogitate.

Aware; fully informed; having understanding of a fact

Capable of being known or perceived. / (law) Within the jurisdiction of a particular court.

simple past tense and past participle of cognize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cognize

present participle of cognize

Alternative form of cognising

plural of cognizer