cognizable offence en · NOUN
Etymology
From cognizable + offence.
Meanings
- (South-Asia, qualifier:criminal law) a criminal offence, usually serious in nature, that the offender may be arrested without warrant.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cognisable offence | alternative | lexicographic | |
| cognizable offences | Number=Plur | lexicographic |