n. [ See Cognizance. ] (Law) One who acknowledged the right of the plaintiff or cognizee in a fine; the defendant. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ Cf. Cognizant, Recognize. ] To know or perceive; to recognize. [ 1913 Webster ]
The reasoning faculty can deal with no facts until they are cognized by it. H. Spencer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Law) One to whom a fine of land was acknowledged. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]