The act of recognizing, acknowledging, or accepting the existence, validity, or truth of something or someone. It involves formal or informal acknowledgment of a status, right, or condition. noun
The country's erkenning of the new government was seen as a positive step towards stability.
Her erkenning of the mistake helped to resolve the conflict quickly.
Legal or official recognition of a relationship, status, or condition, such as the recognition of a marriage, partnership, or professional qualification by authorities. noun
The erkenning of the foreign degree allowed him to practice law locally.
The couple sought erkenning of their marriage in the new country.