• (a.) Fitted to be a subject of judicial investigation; capable of being judicially heard and determined. • (a.) Capable of being known or apprehended; as, cognizable causes. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/cognizable/
Cog'ni·za·ble adjective [ French connaissable , from connaître to know, Latin cognoscere . See Cognition.] 1. Capable of being known or apprehended; as, cognizable causes. 2. Fitted to be a subject of judicial investigation; capable of being judicially h... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/105
cognizable, cognisable 1. The capability of knowing or perceiving with the human mind. 2. Within a law court's jurisdiction; falling within the jurisdiction of a particular court of law and therefore able to be tried by that court. 3. Knowable or perceivable. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/519/