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cognizance

noun
/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

Meaning

Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Knowledge or awareness; the action of perceiving or becoming aware of something.

Example Sentences

The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.

The court took cognizance of the complaint.

Synonyms

awareness, perception, understanding, Awareness, Recognition, Perception
Entry 1
awareness, perception, understanding
Entry 2
Awareness, Recognition, Perception

Antonyms

ignorance, unawareness, oblivion, Oblivion, Ignorance, Unawareness
Entry 1
ignorance, unawareness, oblivion
Entry 2
Oblivion, Ignorance, Unawareness

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