derecognize

[ dee-rek-uhg-nahyz ]

verb (used with object),de·rec·og·nized, de·rec·og·niz·ing.
  1. to withdraw diplomatic recognition from: to derecognize a foreign government.

Origin of derecognize

1
First recorded in 1945–50; de- + recognize
  • Also especially British, de·rec·og·nise .

Words Nearby derecognize

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British Dictionary definitions for derecognize

derecognize

derecognise

/ (diːˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz) /


verb(tr)
  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

Derived forms of derecognize

  • derecognition, noun

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