kägˈnishən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English cognicioun, from Latin cognition-, cognitio, from cognitus (past participle of cognoscere to become acquainted with, know, from co- + gnoscere, noscere ) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at know
1.
a. : cognitive mental processes ; specifically : the intellectual process by which knowledge is gained about perceptions or ideas — distinguished from affection and conation
b. : a conscious intellectual act
conflict between cognitions
2. Scots law : the act or process of cognoscing : adjudication of rights