refuse to recognize

Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words

to be unwilling to accept or acknowledge something officially

recognizeVERB + RECOGNIZE

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refuse to

Examples (10)

  • The neighboring state refuses to recognize the new government.
  • He refused to recognize the authority of the court.
  • Many countries still refuse to recognize the breakaway republic's independence.
  • The company refuses to recognize the newly formed workers' union.
  • She refused to recognize the validity of his claim.
  • They refuse to recognize the borders established after the war.
  • The sports federation refuses to recognize the record due to a technicality.
  • Historically, some regimes have refused to recognize basic human rights.
  • The university refuses to recognize degrees obtained from unaccredited institutions.
  • The council refuses to recognize the proposed changes to the local plan.