cog·ni·zance also Brit cog·ni·sance 
/ˈkɑ:gnəzəns/ noun
/ˈkɑ:gnəzəns/ noun [noncount] formal : knowledge or awareness of something
▪ They seemed to have no cognizance of the crime.
▪ They seemed to have no cognizance of the crime.
take cognizance of
: to notice or give attention to (something)
▪ He should take cognizance of those who disagree with his theory.
▪ He should take cognizance of those who disagree with his theory.
