Cognosce
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In
Scots law
, to inquire into or investigate, often in order to giving judgment in a cause.
To adjudicate; pronounce judgment.
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verb.
To determine a person to be insane or mentally incompetent.
Word Usage
"Et dixit ad Abram, Cognoscendo cognosce quod peregrinum erit semen tuum in terra non sua: et servient eis, affligentque eos per quadringentos annos."