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.

derecognize

/ diːˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz /

verb

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

• ˌderecogˈnition, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of derecognize¹

First recorded in 1945–50; de- + recognize