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

Example Sentences

“The college has now notified the organization that it has been officially derecognized after publicly condemning it, very likely chilling faculty interest in working with the group,” the statement read in part.

From Washington Times

Non-compliance, the watchdog threatened last month, could result in phones being “derecognized” from the country’s networks, meaning they would no longer function.

From Reuters

TRAI, however, last month notified Indian telecom firms it could give them six months notice to “derecognize” devices from their networks if the devices do not support anti-spam apps that are approved by the government.

From Reuters

Although both of the groups derecognized were Christian, Ms. Molle insisted that Cal State had not honed in on Christian groups.

From Washington Times

Vanderbilt University derecognized a Christian group that insisted that it be led by Christians.

From Seattle Times