Able to be known, noticed, or perceived; within the scope of knowledge or awareness.
From cognize (to know) plus the suffix -able. This is the American English spelling of 'cognisable,' derived from Latin cognoscere (to know).
In American law, a 'cognizable offense' means a court has the legal authority to hear and judge that case—the word literally determines whether you can even bring your case to court!
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