derecognize

[ dee-rek-uhg-nahyz ]

/ diˈrɛk əgˌnaɪz /

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verb (used with object), de·rec·og·nized, de·rec·og·niz·ing.

to withdraw diplomatic recognition from: to derecognize a foreign government.

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Also especially British, de·rec·og·nise .

Origin of derecognize

First recorded in 1945–50; de- + recognize

Words nearby derecognize

Derbyshire, Derbyshire chair, de re, derealization, derecho, derecognize, deregister, deregulate, deregulation, dereism, Derek

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British Dictionary definitions for derecognize

derecognize

derecognise

/ (diːˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz) /

verb (tr)

to cease to recognize a trade union as having special negotiating rights within a company or industry

to advise (a trade union) of such action

Derived forms of derecognize

derecognition, noun

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