cognisable

/ˈkɑɡnɪzəbəl/
adjective
  1. Capable of being perceived, known, or understood.
    • To the untrained eye, the difference between the two species is not cognisable.
    • Her emotions were cognisable from the tone of her voice.
    • The pattern in the data was barely cognisable without a computer.
  2. Within the authority of a court to hear and decide; legally recognizable.
    • The case was not cognisable in a small claims court because of the large amount involved.
    • Only certain types of disputes are cognisable under maritime law.
    • The judge ruled that the complaint was cognisable and could proceed to trial.
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