Meaning & use
Cognizable
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Capable of being known, perceived, or recognized; in law, able to be dealt with or tried by a particular court.
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The changes in the market were barely cognizable to casual observers.
Under the statute, the offense is cognizable, meaning police can arrest without a warrant.
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In legal usage, especially in South Asian jurisdictions, a 'cognizable offense' is one serious enough that police may investigate or arrest without prior court approval.
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