1. the failure or refusal to acknowledge, identify, or accept someone or something as valid or legitimate
Usage: often used in political or diplomatic contexts

Examples

• The nonrecognition of the new government by neighboring countries created diplomatic tension.
• Despite her achievements, she faced nonrecognition from the academic establishment.
• The policy of nonrecognition toward the breakaway state lasted for decades.
• His contributions to science suffered from nonrecognition during his lifetime.
• The treaty was signed despite the nonrecognition of certain territorial claims.
• Nonrecognition of the document made the contract legally questionable.