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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

COGNIZOR

n.One who acknowledges the right of the plaintiff or cognizee, in a fine; otherwise called the defendant or deforciant.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

COGNIZOR

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

 

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