ˈkägnəzənt sometimes ˈkänə- esp in sense b adjective
Etymology: from cognizance, after such pairs as English abundance: abundant
: having cognizance:
a. : aware , conscious
cognizant of the facts
cognizant of the fascinated gaze I bent upon him — Jack London
b. : having the surveillance, responsibility, or jurisdiction
legislative proposals have been introduced in the Congress and referred to the cognizant congressional committees — U.S. Code
Synonyms: see aware