Recognition
/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal acceptance or acknowledgment of a fact, status, or authority, often by a government or official body.
The country's recognition of the new government was critical for diplomatic relations.
- (n.) The act of identifying something as previously known or valid.
The court must grant recognition to previous judgments from foreign jurisdictions.
Forms
- recognitions
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying the type of recognition (e.g., diplomatic, legal judgments) is important to avoid ambiguity.
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