reacknowledged
Reacknowledged is a word used to describe the act of recognizing or accepting something or someone again, after a period where that recognition or acceptance had lapsed or been forgotten. It implies a renewal of understanding or affirmation. This can occur in various contexts, from personal relationships to official declarations. For example, a reacknowledged friendship might be one that was strained or dormant but has now been restored to its former status. In a legal or governmental sense, a reacknowledged treaty or law signifies that its validity or importance has been officially confirmed once more. The prefix "re-" clearly indicates a repetition or return to a previous state. Therefore, reacknowledged inherently suggests a prior state of acknowledgment that has been re-established.