recognizant

C2+ Topic:Law & Government

Also spelled recognisant

US /rɪˈkɑɡnɪzənt/ UK /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzənt/
adj

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    aware of, acknowledging, or appreciative of something

    The judges were recognizant of her years of public service.

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Synonyms
1 adj · aware of, acknowledging, or... awaremindfulappreciative

Etymology

Formed from recognize + -ant and influenced by cognizant and recognizance. Its general adjectival use means aware of or acknowledging something; legal uses can relate specifically to recognizance.

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