What does "recognitor" mean?

One of a jury impaneled on an assize.

What is a synonym for "recognitor"?

Common synonyms include: foreman.

Pronounced //ɹɪˈkɒɡnɪtə(ɹ)//.

/ɹɪˈkɒɡnɪtə(ɹ)/ noun

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Noun

1
One of a jury impaneled on an assize. historical
"the issue should be tried by a common jury or inquest , and not by recognitors of assise"

"the issue should be tried by a common jury or inquest , and not by recognitors of assise"

From Latin recognitor, agent noun of recognosco.