<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Awareness, realization, or knowledge; notice; perception: The guests took cognizance of the snide remark.</li><li>Synonyms: scrutiny, regard, attention, heed, note.</li><li>Law: judicial notice as taken by a court in dealing with a cause.</li><li>The right of taking jurisdiction, as possessed by a court.</li><li>Acknowledgment; admission, as a plea admitting the fact alleged in the declaration.</li><li>The range or scope of knowledge, observation, etc.: Such understanding is beyond his cognizance.</li><li>Heraldry: a device by which a person or a person's servants or property can be recognized; badge.</li></ul>