Associations to the word «Cognizance»

Wiktionary

COGNIZANCE, noun. An emblem, badge or device, used as a distinguishing mark by the body of retainers of a royal or noble house.
COGNIZANCE, noun. Notice or awareness.

Dictionary definition

COGNIZANCE, noun. Having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive".
COGNIZANCE, noun. Range of what one can know or understand; "beyond my ken".
COGNIZANCE, noun. Range or scope of what is perceived.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras