cognovit clauses

A form of cognovit clause — 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

noun
  1. pluralplural of cognovit clause
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