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cognizable

 
Dictionary: cog·ni·za·ble   (kŏg'nĭ-zə-bəl, kŏg-nī'-) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Knowable or perceivable.
  2. Law. Able to be tried before a particular court.
cognizably cog'ni·za·bly adv.

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Within the jurisdiction of the court. An interest is cognizable in a court of law when that court has power to adjudicate the interest in controversy. See 113 F. 2d 703, 707. See jurisdiction.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: capable of being known
  Synonyms: cognisable, knowable


 
 

 

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