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Gwen,毕业于新加坡知名法学院,专注翻译各类与劳工、雇佣及移民有关的法律文件。