cognovit judgment cognovit judgment /ˌkɒgnəˈvɪt ˈʤʌdʒmənt/

noun

1. (law) a judgment entered after a written confession by the debtor without the expense of ordinary legal proceedings  ( cognovit judgement , cognovit judgment , confession of judgement , confession of judgment )
   (law) a judgment entered after a written confession by the debtor without the expense of ordinary legal proceedings