definition of
cognizance

[1] #1 cognizance n. [awareness, consciousness, cognisance, knowingness] 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". wn

[2] #2 cognizance n. [ken] range of what one can know or understand; "beyond my ken". wn

[3] #3 cognizance n. range or scope of what is perceived. wn