Recognizing
/ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of formally acknowledging the validity or legality of something, such as a government, document, or claim.
The country is recognizing the new government after the elections.
- (v.) The legal acceptance of a foreign judgment or decision as enforceable domestically.
The court is recognizing the foreign court's judgment for enforcement.
Forms
- recognize
- recognized
- recognizes
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'recognizing' often involves formal acceptance which may have substantive effects; precise usage depends on the subject recognized.
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