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Feel :: Feel (v. t.) To perceive by the touch; to take cognizance of by means of the nerves of sensation distributed all over the body, especially by those of the skin; to have sensation excited by contact of (a thing) with the body or limbs..

Cognizance :: Cognizance (n.) A form of defense in the action of replevin, by which the defendant insists that the goods were lawfully taken, as a distress, by defendant, acting as servant for another..

Notice :: Notice (n.) The act of noting, remarking, or observing; observation by the senses or intellect; cognizance; note..

Animadvert :: Animadvert (v. i.) To take cognizance judicially; to inflict punishment.

Rota :: Rota (n.) An ecclesiastical court of Rome, called also Rota Romana, that takes cognizance of suits by appeal. It consists of twelve members..

Recognizance :: Recognizance (n.) An obligation of record entered into before some court of record or magistrate duly authorized, with condition to do some particular act, as to appear at the same or some other court, to keep the peace, or pay a debt. A recognizance differs from a bond, being witnessed by the record only, and not by the party's seal..

Jurisdiction :: "Jurisdiction (a.) The legal power, right, or authority of a particular court to hear and determine causes, to try criminals, or to execute justice; judicial authority over a cause or class of causes; as, certain suits or actions, or the cognizance of certain crimes, are within the jurisdiction of a particular court, that is, within the limits of its authority or commission..

Cognizance :: Cognizance (n.) Jurisdiction, or the power given by law to hear and decide controversies..

Ken :: Ken (n.) Cognizance; view; especially, reach of sight or knowledge..

Recognizance :: Recognizance (n.) Acknowledgment of a person or thing; avowal; profession; recognition.

Witness :: Witness (v. t.) To see or know by personal presence; to have direct cognizance of.

Connusance :: Connusance (n.) See Cognizance.

Animadversion :: Animadversion (n.) Judicial cognizance of an offense; chastisement; punishment.

Triable :: Triable (a.) Liable to undergo a judicial examination; properly coming under the cognizance of a court; as, a cause may be triable before one court which is not triable in another..

Earl Marshal :: Earl marshal () An officer of state in England who marshals and orders all great ceremonials, takes cognizance of matters relating to honor, arms, and pedigree, and directs the proclamation of peace and war. The court of chivalry was formerly under his jurisdiction, and he is still the head of the herald's office or college of arms..

Knight Marshal :: Knight marshal () An officer in the household of the British sovereign, who has cognizance of transgressions within the royal household and verge, and of contracts made there, a member of the household being one of the parties..

Privity :: Privity (a.) Private knowledge; joint knowledge with another of a private concern; cognizance implying consent or concurrence.

Bailpiece :: Bailpiece (n.) A piece of parchment, or paper, containing a recognizance or bail bond..

Ken :: Ken (n. t.) To know; to understand; to take cognizance of.

Cognizance :: Cognizance (n.) Apprehension by the understanding; perception; observation.

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