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Raymond,亚洲知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与生物科技与制药相关的法律文件。