derecognize

[ dee-rek-uh g-nahyz ]
/ diˈrɛk əgˌnaɪz /

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 of derecognize

First recorded in 1945–50; de- + recognize

British Dictionary definitions for derecognize

derecognize

derecognise

/ (diːˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz) /

verb (tr)

to cease to recognize a trade union as having special negotiating rights within a company or industry
to advise (a trade union) of such action

Derived forms of derecognize

derecognition, noun