noun.
The act of acknowledging; admission; avowal; owning; confession.
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The act of owning or recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition as regards the existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.
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An award or other expression or token of appreciation.
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An expression of gratitude.
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A message from the addressee informing the originator that the originator's communication has been received and understood.
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A response sent by a receiver to indicate successful receipt of a transmission.
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The act of a man admitting a child as his own.
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A formal statement or document recognizing the fulfilment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure.