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Cognizant vs Cognizance - What's the difference?

cognizant | cognizance |

As an adjective cognizant

is aware; fully informed; having understanding.

As a noun cognizance is

an emblem, badge or device, used as a distinguishing mark by the body of retainers of a royal or noble house.

cognizant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Aware; fully informed; having understanding
    • The defendant is cognizant that this is a serious charge.

    Antonyms

    * unwitting

    See also

    * cognisant * cognize

    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