cognizance
noun law formal or specialized (UK usually cognisance) uk/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/ us/ˈkɑːɡ.nɪ.zəns/
take cognizance of something （尤指在审判时）注意到，认识到，考虑到
to take notice of and consider something, especially when judging
The lawyer asked the jury to take cognizance of the defendant's generosity in giving to charity. 律师请求陪审团要考虑到被告对慈善事业的慷慨捐助。