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Incognizance

Noun

A lack or absence of knowledge or awareness.

Sense 1:

Popular usage: Lack of knowledge or awareness due to negligence or inattention.

Example sentence: His incognizance of the new policy resulted in him making a mistake.

Sense 2:

Local usage: Lack of knowledge or awareness specific to a particular locality or community.

Example sentence: The incognizance of the local customs led to misunderstandings between the tourists and the villagers.