cog
ni
zance
Plural
cognizances
1
awareness or understanding of something
- She had full cognizance of the risks involved.
- The judge took cognizance of the new evidence before ruling.
- His cognizance of the cultural nuances impressed the team.
- Without cognizance of the policy, they violated the terms.
- The report shows clear cognizance of environmental concerns.
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2
a distinctive badge or emblem, especially one worn by retainers of a noble house to signify allegiance or identity
- The knight bore the lord's cognizance on his tunic.
- Each retainer wore a cognizance stitched into their sleeve.
- The banner displayed the family's ancient cognizance.
- Her brooch was shaped like the royal cognizance.
- The castle gates were marked with the duke's cognizance.