Acknowledgment1. (n.) An expression of appreciation or recognition; an admission, avowal or confession.
2. (n.) The act of owning or recognized in a particular character or relationship; recognition as regards the existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.
3. (n.) The owning of a benefit received; courteous recognition; expression of thanks.
4. (n.) Something given or done in return for a favor, message, etc.
5. (n.) A declaration or avowal of one's own act, to give it legal validity; as, the acknowledgment of a deed before a proper officer. Also, the certificate of the officer attesting such declaration.
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