Apprehension by the understanding; perception; observation.

Jurisdiction, or the power given by law to hear and decide controversies.

The hearing a matter judicially.

A form of defense in the action of replevin, by which the defendant insists that the goods were lawfully taken, as a distress, by defendant, acting as servant for another.

An acknowledgment of a fine of lands and tenements or confession of a thing done.

The distinguishing mark worn by an armed knight, usually upon the helmet, and by his retainers and followers: Hence, in general, a badge worn by a retainer or dependent, to indicate the person or party to which he belonged; a token by which a thing may be known.

Recollection; recognition.

having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive"

Cognizance is an annual technical festival held at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.

range or scope of what is perceived

Responsibility for negotiating for and inspecting the airplane