Cognizance Definition & Meaning

cognizance
noun
  1. 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"
  2. range of what one can know or understand; "beyond my ken"
  3. range or scope of what is perceived

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