a. [ F. connaissable, fr. connaître to know, L. cognoscere. See Cognition. ] 1. Capable of being known or apprehended; as, cognizable causes. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Fitted to be a subject of judicial investigation; capable of being judicially heard and determined. [ 1913 Webster ]
Cognizable both in the ecclesiastical and secular courts. Ayliffe. [ 1913 Webster ]