The act of acknowledging; admission; avowal;
owning; confession.
The act of owning or recognized in a particular
character or relationship; recognition as regards the existence, authority,
truth, or genuineness.
The owning of a benefit received; courteous
recognition; expression of thanks.
Something given or done in return for a favor,
message, etc.
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.