The phrase "in cognisance" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It means to have knowledge or awareness of something, or to take something into consideration. Example: The judge's ruling was made in cognisance of all the evidence presented in court.
In addition, other inter-related issues including conceptual and linguistic barriers to effective communication and other socio-economic factors must be taken into cognisance in the process [ 12, 13].
But both he and Liliane Bettencourt insist that the gifts were made over in full cognisance - and that her mental faculties are in fine working order.
A WHO consultative meeting held in Geneva in 2007, which took cognisance of this survey and other studies, recommended that a shortened course was an option for countries, providing that the course was based on core competencies (which at the time of this publication still need to be agreed upon), and complemented with opportunities for skills reinforcement and mentoring [ 19].
The book also takes into cognisance the uncertain external environment and the emerging global scenario within which Bangladesh's graduation is to take place.
In contemplating where catalysis will be in the year 2000, cognisance should be taken of the fact that the millennium is only eight years from now.
But this loose principle in the ethics of school-boy combinations, is unworthy of mature and regulated minds, and is accordingly condemned by the laws of their country, which, in offences within their cognisance, compel those who have knowledge of a fact, to declare it for the purposes of justice, and of the general good and safety of society.
They're present, too, in Penny Dreadful – a drama about a group of wounded individuals who have a number of things in common – aching loneliness, a cognisance of their own sin, and knowledge of a supernatural world unseen by those they pass on the pavement.
In manufacturing or selling produce, cognisance has to be taken of cost and country legal requirements.
"Scottish Rugby believes we have acted in good faith in this matter and have also taken cognisance of an IRB ruling last year concerning two players who played for Wales under-20 against France under-20 in 2010 who now play for Connacht and are eligible for Ireland.
He instructed them to meet him there next day with as large a number as they could, in order that he might take cognisance of their demands.
