recognize a republic

Frequency: 6.68.5 per million words

To officially accept the legitimacy of a new republic (often used as 'recognize sth as a republic').

republicVERB + republic

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recognize

Examples (10)

  • Many nations were hesitant to recognize the new republic.
  • The international community decided to recognize the newly formed republic.
  • After lengthy negotiations, the neighboring country agreed to recognize the independent republic.
  • The UN resolution called on all member states to recognize the democratic republic.
  • It took years for some powers to recognize the breakaway republic as a sovereign state.
  • Will they ever recognize this self-proclaimed republic?
  • The government refused to recognize the disputed republic.
  • Historically, some countries choose not to recognize certain republics for political reasons.
  • The delegation's main objective was to gain support to recognize their republic.
  • If enough countries recognize the republic, it will gain international legitimacy.