Diplomatic Recognition
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal acknowledgment by one sovereign state of another political entity's status as a state or government, enabling diplomatic relations.
The country's diplomatic recognition of the new government allowed for official embassies to be established.
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Commentary
Diplomatic recognition is a discretionary act and may have significant political and legal consequences; it is often expressed through formal statements or the exchange of ambassadors.
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