cognizable

/'kɔgnizəbl/
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cognizable

The judge determined the facts were cognizable by the jury.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Capable of being known or perceived: Refers to something that can be understood, recognized, or become an object of knowledge.
    • Within the jurisdiction of a court: In legal contexts, refers to a matter that a court has the authority to hear and decide.
Usage Examples
  • General/Philosophical Context:
    • The subtle differences in the data were not immediately cognizable. (The differences could not be easily perceived or understood at first.)
    • The concept of infinity is not directly cognizable by the human mind. (The human mind cannot fully grasp or know the concept of infinity.)
  • Legal Context:
    • The dispute is a cognizable claim in federal court. (The court has the legal authority to hear this type of dispute.)
    • The judge ruled that the offense was not cognizable under the state's statute. (The court determined it did not have jurisdiction over that specific offense.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Cognizable to the senses": Perceivable by sight, touch, etc.
    • The damage to the structure was cognizable to the naked eye. (The damage was visible and could be seen.)
  • "Cognizable group": In social or legal discourse, a group that is clearly identifiable or recognized.
    • The law protects members of a cognizable racial minority. (The law protects a clearly defined and recognizable racial group.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Cognizance (n): Knowledge, awareness, or notice; the action of taking judicial notice.
    • The court took cognizance of the new evidence.
  • Cognize (v): To perceive, know, or become aware of. (Formal/Rare)
    • The mind must cognize the object to understand it.
  • Recognizable (adj): Able to be recognized or identified from previous encounters. (Note: This is a more common synonym but is not a direct variant of "cognizable".)
Synonyms
  • Perceptible: Able to be seen or noticed.
  • Knowable: Capable of being known.
  • Apprehensible: Capable of being understood.
  • Cognisable: An alternative spelling, chiefly British English.
Antonyms
  • Inscrutable: Impossible to understand or interpret.
  • Unknowable: Incapable of being known.
  • Imperceptible: Impossible to perceive.
Related Phrases
  • "Cognizable offense": (Legal) A crime or violation for which a court can take legal action.
    • Assault is a cognizable offense, allowing for arrest without a warrant.
  • "Take cognizance of": (Formal) To acknowledge or take notice of something, especially officially.
    • The committee must take cognizance of the public's concerns.
cognizable

The judge determined the facts were cognizable by the jury.

Adjective
  1. capable of being known

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