derecognise

de·rec·og·nize

[dee-rek-uhg-nahyz]
verb (used with object), de·rec·og·nized, de·rec·og·niz·ing.
to withdraw diplomatic recognition from: to derecognize a foreign government.
Also, especially British, de·rec·og·nise.


Origin:
1945–50; de- + recognize

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derecognize or derecognise (diːˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to cease to recognize a trade union as having special negotiating rights within a company or industry
2.  to advise (a trade union) of such action
 
derecognise or derecognise
 
vb
 
derecog'nition or derecognise
 
n

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derecognize or derecognise (diːˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to cease to recognize a trade union as having special negotiating rights within a company or industry
2.  to advise (a trade union) of such action
 
derecognise or derecognise
 
vb
 
derecog'nition or derecognise
 
n

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