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cognizance in Dutch

cognizance in Dutch is bewustzijn, embleem, kenteken — cognizance means knowledge or awareness of something, especially official or conscious awareness of it.

cognizance in Dutch

bewustzijn
noun
embleem
noun
An emblem, badge or device, used as a distinguishing mark by the body of retainers of a royal or noble house.
kenteken
noun
An emblem, badge or device, used as a distinguishing mark by the body of retainers of a royal or noble house.

What does "cognizance" mean?

  1. noun Knowledge or awareness of something, especially official or conscious awareness of it.
    "The complaint never came to the cognizance of senior management."
  2. noun The authority of a court to hear and decide a particular case; the range of matters a court may deal with.
    "Fraud of this scale falls within the cognizance of the federal courts."
  3. noun An emblem or badge worn to show which lord or household a person belongs to.
    "Each retainer wore the earl's cognizance on his sleeve."
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cognizance in a sentence

  • The complaint never came to the cognizance of senior management.
  • He took cognizance of her objection and adjusted the schedule.
  • Fraud of this scale falls within the cognizance of the federal courts.
  • Each retainer wore the earl's cognizance on his sleeve.

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What is "cognizance" in Dutch?

"cognizance" in Dutch is bewustzijn, embleem, kenteken. cognizance means: Knowledge or awareness of something, especially official or conscious awareness of it.

How do you use "cognizance" in a sentence?

Example: "The complaint never came to the cognizance of senior management." In Dutch, "cognizance" is bewustzijn, embleem, kenteken.

Are there other ways to say "cognizance" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "cognizance": bewustzijn, embleem, kenteken.

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