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ac⋅knowl⋅edg⋅ment

  [ak-nol-ij-muhnt]
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–noun
1. an act of acknowledging.
2. recognition of the existence or truth of something: the acknowledgment of a sovereign power.
3. an expression of appreciation.
4. a thing done or given in appreciation or gratitude.
5. Law.
a. a declaration before an official that one has executed a particular legal document.
b. an official certificate of a formal acknowledging.
c. public recognition by a man of an illegitimate child as his own.
Also, especially British, ac⋅knowl⋅edge⋅ment.

Origin:
1585–95; acknowledge + -ment
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ac·knowl·edg·ment or ac·knowl·edge·ment   (āk-nŏl'ĭj-mənt)   
n.  
  1. The act of admitting or owning to something.
  2. Recognition of another's existence, validity, authority, or right.
  3. An answer or response in return for something done.
  4. An expression of thanks or a token of appreciation.
  5. A formal declaration made to authoritative witnesses to ensure legal validity.
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