/ˈkɒɡnɪzәns/ – Noun/Verb
Definition: 1. kiến thức, sự hiểu biết;
2. quyền hạn, thẩm quyền;
3. thẩm quyền xét xử;
4. thi hành quyền xét xử, xét xử vụ án;
5. công nhận, xác nhận, chú ý đến.
A more throughout explanation: “Cognizance” in legal terms refers to a court’s jurisdiction or authority to hear and decide a case. It can also refer to a court’s awareness or knowledge of a particular matter.
Example: The court took cognizance of the new evidence presented by the defense during the trial.