Cognizable

Alternative forms

• cognisable

Full definition of cognizable

Adjective

1. Capable of being known or perceived.
2. (legal) Within the jurisdiction of a particular court.
• 1840, w, s:A Brief Enquiry into the Nature and Character of our Federal Government, But there are many cases involving the question of federal power which are not cognizable before the federal courts; and, of course, as to these, we must look out for some other umpire.

Derived terms

• cognizable offence