Cognitive

/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Relating to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
    The contract review required careful cognitive analysis to understand its implications.

Commentary

Often used in legal contexts to discuss a party's mental ability to understand and engage with legal matters.

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