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1 a<\/b> :<\/b> awareness or understanding esp. of an act, a fact, or the truth
:<\/b> actual knowledge <\/a> in this entry
b<\/b> :<\/b> awareness that a fact or circumstance probably exists
; broadly<\/i>
:<\/b> constructive knowledge <\/a> in this entry see also scienter<\/a>, willful blindness<\/a> NOTE: Knowledge fundamentally differs from intent in being grounded in awareness rather than purpose. <\/i> <\/p>\n

ac·tu·al knowledge<\/b>
1<\/b> :<\/b> direct and clear awareness (as of a fact or condition) [the bank had actual knowledge<\/i> that the name and account number referred to different persons]
2<\/b> :<\/b> awareness of such information as would cause a reasonable person to inquire further
; specif<\/i>
:<\/b> 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<\/i> within 90 days] <\/p>\n

con·struc·tive knowledge<\/b>
:<\/b> knowledge (as of a condition or fact) that one using ordinary care or diligence would possess [had constructive knowledge<\/i> of the presence of narcotics on his property] <\/p>\n

per·son·al knowledge<\/b>
:<\/b> 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<\/i> of the matter “Federal Rules of Evidence<\/i> Rule 602″] <\/p>\n

su·pe·ri·or knowledge<\/b>
:<\/b> knowledge greater than that possessed by another
; esp<\/i>
:<\/b> awareness of a condition or fact that affects another who was not aware of it [denied having had superior knowledge<\/i> of the hazard] [superior knowledge<\/i> of a factor in the performance of a contract]
2<\/b> :<\/b> the range of one’s information, understanding, or expertise [answered to the best of his ] <\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law \u00a91996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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