WorldAugust 30, 2026
cognisable
KOG-nih-zuh-bul
Definition
Capable of being legally recognized, tried, or judged by a court of law.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'cognoscere,' meaning to know or recognize, which evolved through Old French into Middle English as a legal term for matters within a court's jurisdiction.
In the news
The article questions how criminal charges that were previously quashed could be considered legally cognisable again so as to justify a new trial.
Lawyer questions Supreme Court for reviving nullified charges in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial
Read the full article ↗Daily Post Nigeria