noun
- plural of nonrecognition; instances or states of failing to recognize, acknowledge, or identify someone or something
Usage: typically used in formal or academic contexts; often refers to diplomatic, legal, or social contexts where recognition is withheld
Examples
- The nonrecognitions of minority contributions to the field have been addressed in recent scholarship.
- Diplomatic nonrecognitions between the two nations lasted for decades.
- The artist's nonrecognitions early in her career were eventually overcome by critical acclaim.
- Legal nonrecognitions of certain documents can complicate international agreements.
- These historical nonrecognitions reflect the biases of earlier generations.