COGNIZABLE

knowable, cognizable, cognisable, cognoscible

(adjective) capable of being known

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

cognizable (comparative more cognizable, superlative most cognizable)

Capable of being known or perceived.

(legal) Within the jurisdiction of a particular court.

Source: Wiktionary


Cog"ni*za*ble ( or , a. Etym: [F. connaissable, fr. connaître to know, L. cognoscere. See Cognition.]

1. Capable of being known or apprehended; as, cognizable causes.

2. Fitted to be a subject of judicial investigation; capable of being judicially heard and determined. Cognizable both in the ecclesiastical and secular courts. Ayliffe.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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PRESCRIPTIVE

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