The Encyclopedia Americana (1920)/Cognovit
COGNOVIT, in law, a written confession given by the defendant that the action of the plaintiff is just, or that he has no available defense.
Edition of 1920. See also Confession of judgment on Wikipedia, cognovit on Wiktionary, and the disclaimer.
COGNOVIT, in law, a written confession given by the defendant that the action of the plaintiff is just, or that he has no available defense.