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Adjective: cognisable  kóg'nI-zu-bul or kóg-ni-zu-bul
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: cognizable)
  1. Capable of being known
    "Some philosophers argue whether ultimate truth is cognisable";
    - knowable, cognizable, cognoscible [rare]
     
  2. Perceptible or clearly identifiable
    "The differences between the two species were readily cognisable";
    - cognizable
     
  3. (law) capable of being heard or tried in a particular court of law; within the court's jurisdiction
    "The Supreme Court ruled the case was not cognisable under maritime law";
    - cognizable