Recognitio
Defined in 1 dictionary — Stimson (1881)
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
I., Recognition. An inquiry, conducted hy a chosen body of men, not sitting as part of the court, into the facts in dispute in a case at law; these recognitors preceded the jurymen of modern times, and reported their recognition or verdict to the court. An inquisition was held by the court itself, as recognitors.