Vanna Bonta

Looking up and out, how can we not respect this ever-vigilant cognizance that distinguishes us: the capability to envision, to dream, and to invent? the ability to ponder ourselves? and be aware of our existence on the outer arm of a spiral galaxy in an immeasurable ocean of stars? Cognizance is our crest.

American Novelist

Pritam Singh

Singaporeans do recognize the multitude of perspectives the Government has to take cognizance of, but it is important to recognize and not forget that citizens criticize and even organize because they can.

Singaporean Author

Michael Mullen

I think anybody in our - in the, in the national security apparatus has, has got to take full cognizance of their responsibility for the safeguarding of classified information.

American Admiral

Shiv Nadar

Even before the world had any cognizance of India as an economy, HCL had made a mark with its microprocessor in the '80s. HCL pioneered modern computing.

Indian Businessman

Mary Hunter Austin

Probably we never fully credit the interdependence of wild creatures, and their cognizance of the affairs of their own kind.

American Writer

Use 'cognizance' when an issue or subject is relevant to someone's interests or responsibilities.

Subject Relevance

'Cognizance' implies gaining knowledge unexpectedly or coming to realize.

Unexpected Awareness

The term 'cognizance' is formal and more common in written English than spoken.

Formal Expression

'Cognizance' historically refers to symbols that identify a person or group.

Identification

In its historical sense, 'cognizance' carries a connotation of pride and allegiance.

Emblem Significance

'Cognizance' in law implies a court’s active recognition and administration of a case.

Legal Specificity

'Cognizance' refers to the scope in which a court has authority to rule on cases.

Jurisdictional Limits

Using 'cognizance' indicates a formal legal process has been or will be initiated.