COGNOVIT

Etymology

Noun

cognovit (plural cognovits)

(legal) An instrument in writing whereby a defendant in an action acknowledges a plaintiff's demand to be just.

Source: Wiktionary


Cog*no"vit, n. Etym: [L., he has acknowledged.] (Law)

Definition: An instrument in writting whereby a defendant in an action acknowledges a plaintiff's demand to be just. Mozley & W.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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8 June 2025

EXECUTION

(noun) (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable


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