cognisance

/K AA1 G N AH0 S AH0 N S/
noun
  1. 1

    An emblem, badge or device, used as a distinguishing mark by the body of retainers of a royal or noble house.

  2. 2

    Notice or awareness.

  3. 3

    Jurisdiction.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cognisance, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cognizance