Cognovit judgement, also known as a confession of judgement or cognovit note, is a legal concept that allows a debtor to waive their rights to a legal trial and agree to a judgement in favor of the creditor. However, in different jurisdictions, cognovit judgement might be referred to as a guilty plea, an admission of liability, or a statement of confession. Other synonyms for the term include summary judgement, default judgement, and uncontested judgement. While the specific terminology may vary, the concept remains the same: a debtor willingly admits to their debt and agrees to pay without contesting the matter in court.