cognovit noteglossary / cognovit note cognovit note. A promissory note containing a cognovit clause. — Also termed judgment note. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 2396; Judgment 54. C.J.S. Judgments §§ 140, 143–144, 170.] 词条贡献者 法律翻译Grace,知名法学院法律翻译专业,擅长翻译有关传媒、体育和娱乐领域的法律文件。