Recognize
/ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) To officially accept or acknowledge the legal status or validity of something or someone.
The state recognizes the treaty as binding.
- (v.) To identify someone or something from previous encounters or knowledge.
The witness recognized the defendant in the courtroom.
Forms
- recognizes
- recognized
- recognizing
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'recognize' often implies formal acceptance or endorsement, which may differ from common usage of mere identification.
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