Cognizable
//ˈkɒɡnɪzəbəl// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Capable of being known or perceived.
- 2 Within the jurisdiction of a particular court.
"But there are many cases involving the question of federal power which are not cognizable before the federal courts; and, of course, as to these, we must look out for some other umpire."
Adjective
- 1 capable of being known wordnet
Example
More examples"But there are many cases involving the question of federal power which are not cognizable before the federal courts; and, of course, as to these, we must look out for some other umpire."
Etymology
From cognize + -able.
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