Awareness
/əˈwɛrnəs/
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- (n.) Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
The lawyer's awareness of recent case law improved the argument.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to indicate the state of mind necessary for liability or compliance.
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