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Cognizance vs Candor - What's the difference?

cognizance | candor |

As nouns the difference between cognizance and candor

is that cognizance is an emblem, badge or device, used as a distinguishing mark by the body of retainers of a royal or noble house while candor is whiteness; brilliance.

cognizance

English

Alternative forms

* cognizaunce (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • An emblem, badge or device, used as a distinguishing mark by the body of retainers of a royal or noble house.
  • Notice or awareness.

    • Related terms

    * recognizance

    candor

    English

    Alternative forms

    * candour (British and Canadian)

    Noun

    (-)
  • (obsolete) Whiteness; brilliance.
  • The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression.
  • Impartiality.

    • Synonyms

    * (sincere and open in speech) honesty, sincerity, parrhesia * (impartiality) fairness, impartiality

    Antonyms

    * (sincere and open in speech) deception, fraud, lie

    Related terms

    * candid

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