(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:34:56

Cog`ni*zor (?), n. [See Cognizance.] Law

One who ackowledged the right of the plaintiff or cognizee in a fine; the defendant.

Blackstone.

 

© Webster 1913.

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