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recognition of a state

The recognition by one state of another, extended either explicitly or implicitly. It is often said that this should be granted if the aspirant state meets the conditions stipulated in the Montevideo Convention (1933). However, in practice the decision whether or not to grant recognition of a state (and also recognition of a government) is often a political act. Recognition of a state is distinguishable from and a prerequisite for the establishment of diplomatic relations (sense 1). However, unlike the latter, recognition is a unilateral act. A breach of diplomatic relations (sense 1) does not imply a withdrawal of recognition. Indeed, if the facts remain the same, recognition cannot be withdrawn. See also de facto recognition; de jure recognition.

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