recognosce
verb
re·cog·nosce
¦rēˌkäg¦näs
-ed/-ing/-s
Scots law
: to resume the possession of (lands granted to a tenant) especially for unauthorized alienation
Scots law, of lands
: to return to the superior by recognition
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“Recognosce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recognosce. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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