Associations to the word «Cognizance»
Noun
Adjective
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.