PRECOGNITION Pre`cog*ni"tion, n. Etym: [L. praecognitio, fr. praecognoscere to foreknow. See Pre-, and Cognition.]
1. Previous cognition. Fotherby.
2. (Scots Law)
Defn: A preliminary examination of a criminal case with reference to a prosecution. Erskine.
PRECOGNIZABLE
Pre*cog"ni*za*ble, a.
Defn: Cognizable beforehand.
PRECOGNOSCE
Pre*cog"nosce, v. t. Etym: [L. praecognoscere to foreknow.] (Scots
Law)
Defn: To examine beforehand, as witnesses or evidence.
A committee of nine precognoscing the chances. Masson.
PRECOLLECTION
Pre`col*lec"tion, n.
Defn: A collection previously made. [R.]