non-recognition
[/ˌnɒn.rekəɡˈnɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: non-recognitions / não-reconhecimentos
não-reconhecimento
1. The failure or refusal to acknowledge, identify, or accept someone or something as valid, legitimate, or worthy of attention
The non-recognition of his achievements was a source of frustration for the scientist.
O não-reconhecimento de suas conquistas foi uma fonte de frustração para o cientista.
2. In international relations, the deliberate refusal of one country to acknowledge the legitimacy of another state or government
The non-recognition of the breakaway region by the United Nations remained a contentious issue.
O não-reconhecimento da região separatista pelas Nações Unidas permaneceu uma questão contenciosa.
3. The state of not being recognized, identified, or remembered
Despite her contributions, she lived in non-recognition until late in her career.
Apesar de suas contribuições, ela viveu no não-reconhecimento até tarde em sua carreira.
In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, non-recognition is a significant social and political issue, particularly regarding indigenous peoples, Afro-Brazilians, and immigrant communities. The term is frequently used in academic, legal, and diplomatic contexts. In the USA, non-recognition often appears in discussions about systemic inequality and historical injustices.
NYC Slang
not getting your props; getting dissed
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