cognovit clause

noun

A provision of a contract in which a debtor concedes to jurisdiction in certain courts, waives notice agreements, and in case of a default or breach grants an adverse judgment.

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Meanings

nouncognovit clause (plural cognovit clauses)

plural cognovit clauses

  1. A provision of a contract in which a debtor concedes to jurisdiction in certain courts, waives notice agreements, and in case of a default or breach grants an adverse judgment.
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APA

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Chicago

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