Acknowledged
/əkˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Formally recognized or accepted, especially in legal contexts such as recognized agreements or rights.
The contract was acknowledged by both parties before a notary.
Forms
- acknowledge
- acknowledging
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Commentary
Used mainly as a past participle or adjective in legal documents to indicate formal recognition; often appears in acknowledgments of signatures or agreements.
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