What is the meaning of the word "knowing" in the context of a motion for a continuance?

sentence leaves open not one, but three possible interpretations of sanctionable conduct: a late request that presents no good cause for a continuance; a request that presents no good cause for being late; or a request that fails on both counts. While counsel has a professional responsibility to be aware of all local rules (see Moyal v. Lanphear (1989) 208 Cal.App.3d 491, 499), she cannot be expected to understand how to comply with an unclear rule of court. For a violation of a local rule to be "knowing," counsel must be able to understandin advancewhat conduct the rule proscribes.