Acknowledging
/əkˈnɒlɪdʒɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of formally admitting or recognizing the validity or truth of a fact, claim, or document within a legal context.
The party is acknowledging receipt of the contract.
Forms
- acknowledge
- acknowledges
- acknowledged
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Commentary
Used mainly as a present participle form indicating the ongoing action of admission or recognition in legal documents or proceedings.
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