Coheir

[Lat. cohæres -con, and hæres, an heir.] A joint heir; one who inherits along with another or others; as, co- heirs in Christ. Co-heir'e , n. A joint heire . Co-her'ald, n. A joint herald. Cohere', v. i. [Lat. cohæreo-con, and hæreo , to stick, to cleave.] To stick, cleave, or hang together; to hold fast together by mutual attraction; to remain in con- tact; to adhere, as parts of the ma . "None want a place for all, their centre found, Hung to the godde , and coher'd around." - Pope. Cognition, n. [Lat. cognitio , from cognosco , cognitius -con, and nosco, to know. A taking pains to acquire - To be suited in connection or by sympathy; to be fitted knowledge or information. - Knowledge, or complete conviction, as from personal view or experience. "I will not be myself, nor have cognition Of what I feel." Shaks. Cog'nitive, a. Having the power of knowing or ap- prehending by the understanding. Cognizable, a . [Fr. conn a is sable .] That may be known, perceived, or apprehended; that falls or may fall under notice or observation. - That which may be noticed, tried, or determined judicially; as, a cognizable offence. Cognizably, adv . In a cognizable manner. Cognizance, n. [Fr. con nai ance.] Knowledge; observation; perception; comprehension; recognition. -Judicial notice, knowledge, or jurisdiction; trial, or right to try and determine; as, the cognizance of the law. (Her.) A crest, coat of arms, or similar badge of distinction, appertaining to a person or family. (Law.) An acknowledgment of a fine, of taking a distre , . - The power which a court has to hear and determine a particular species of suit.