No″tice (?), n. [F., fr. L. notitia a being known, knowledge, fr. noscere, notum, to know. See Know.] 1. The act of noting, remarking, or observing; observation by the senses or intellect; cognizance; note.
How ready is envy to mingle with the notices we take of other persons! I. Watts.
2. Intelligence, by whatever means communicated; knowledge given or received; means of knowledge; express notification; announcement; warning.
I... have given him notice that the Duke of Cornwall and Regan his duchess will be here. Shak.
3. An announcement, often accompanied by comments or remarks; as, book notices; theatrical notices.
4. A writing communicating information or warning.
5. Attention; respectful treatment; civility.
To take notice of, to perceive especially; to observe or treat with particular attention.
Syn. — Attention; regard; remark; note; heed; consideration; respect; civility; intelligence; advice; news.