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Adjective: cognizable  kóg'nI-zu-bul or kóg-ni-zu-bul
  1. Capable of being known
    "Some philosophers argue whether ultimate truth is cognizable";
    - knowable, cognisable [Brit], cognoscible [rare]
     
  2. Perceptible or clearly identifiable
    "The differences between the two species were readily cognizable";
    - cognisable [Brit]
     
  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 cognizable under maritime law";
    - cognisable [Brit]