"Cognizance" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH

In old praotioe. That part of a fine ln whlch the defendant acknowledged that the land ln question was the right of the complainant. From this the fine itself derlved its name, as being sur cognizance de droit, etc., and the parties thelr titles of cognizor and cognizec

The hearing a matter judicially.

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

Recollection; recognition.

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.

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

Apprehension by the understanding; perception;
observation.

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.