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 双语律师Peter,毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译涉及基础建设领域的法律文件。