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Cognovit Clause

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

cognovit clause


[New Latin cognovit (actionem) heshe has acknowledged (the action)]
: a clause in an agreement in which one party authorizes the entry of judgment against himself or herself in the event of his or her breach or default




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