单词 | knowledge |
释义 | know·ledge n 1 a: awareness or understanding esp. of an act, a fact, or the truth: actual knowledge (1) in this entry b: awareness that a fact or circumstance probably exists; broadly: constructive knowledge in this entry see also scienter, willful blindness ◇ Knowledge fundamentally differs from intent in being grounded in awareness rather than purpose. ac·tu·al knowledge 1: direct and clear awareness (as of a fact or condition) the bank had actual knowledge that the name and account number referred to different persons 2: awareness of such information as would cause a reasonable person to inquire further; specif: such awareness considered as a timely and sufficient substitute for actual notice (as of a work-related injury or of a bankruptcy proceeding) ruled that the employer did not have actual notice or actual knowledge within 90 days con·struc·tive knowledge: knowledge (as of a condition or fact) that one using ordinary care or diligence would possess had constructive knowledge of the presence of narcotics on his property per·son·al knowledge: direct knowledge of a matter or of the truth or falsity of an allegation a witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter — Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 602 su·pe·ri·or knowledge: knowledge greater than that possessed by another; esp: awareness of a condition or fact that affects another who was not aware of it denied having had superior knowledge of the hazard superior knowledge of a factor in the performance of a contract 2: the range of one's information, understanding, or expertise answered to the best of his ~ |
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