Cognovit
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cognovit is a noun meaning (law) An instrument in writing whereby a defendant in an action acknowledges a plaintiff's demand to be just.
Meaning
(law) An instrument in writing whereby a defendant in an action acknowledges a plaintiff's demand to be just.
Word Forms
- cognovits
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cognizor, acknowledgment, cognisee, recognizance, accord, cognizance.
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