noun🔗ShareAn emblem, badge or device, used as a distinguishing mark by the body of retainers of a royal or noble house."The school's new student council wore a special cognizance, a gold crest, to signify their membership. "heraldryroyalhistorysigntraditionfamilygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNotice or awareness."The teacher took cognizance of the student's improved handwriting. "mindphilosophysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJurisdiction."The issue of parking on school grounds falls under the cognizance of the principal's office. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading