Accredited
/əˈkrɛdɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Officially recognized or authorized by a legal or regulatory body as meeting specific standards.
The law school is accredited by the American Bar Association.
- (adj.) Recognized as having met formal criteria to perform specific legal functions or responsibilities.
An accredited representative may appear before immigration courts.
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Accredited often implies compliance with formal standards, important when verifying legitimacy or authority in legal contexts.
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