Formal Recognition
/ˈfɔːrməl ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The official acknowledgment of the validity or legality of a status, right, or document by an authorized entity.
The treaty received formal recognition from multiple governments.
- (n.) The process by which a legal or administrative authority grants status or rights through prescribed procedures.
Formal recognition of the union was essential for collective bargaining rights.
Forms
- formal recognition
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Commentary
Use 'formal recognition' to denote official and procedural acknowledgment in legal contexts, distinguishing it from informal or de facto recognition.
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