She seems to avoid much in the way of recognition or acknowledgement of feminist work prior to her own. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Noun : the acknowledgment of a sovereign power. From Dictionary.com.
Levani dipped her head in acknowledgement and headed for the place where Shavar was standing. From Wordnik.com. [The Good Unicorn « A Fly in Amber] Reference
It was during that time he stopped doffing his cap in acknowledgement of the fans 'gratitude. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Williams finally became beloved] Reference
It would have made him smile and probably shake his head a bit, in acknowledgement that her name is so us. From Wordnik.com. [Transitions, Part II] Reference
Since evolutionary theory leads to none of those things, the complete lack of acknowledgement is louder and clearer. From Wordnik.com. [Darwin Strips Reality of Purpose?] Reference
We seek validation of our experience and moral philosophy, but virtually meager acknowledgement is posted by other bloggers. From Wordnik.com. [WWJ(or M or C or B or H or P or S)D?] Reference
Undoubtedly some are here from other countries who would like to tip their hat in acknowledgement of the debt they owe the little island. From Wordnik.com. [A Tourist's View of Ireland] Reference
His acknowledgement was a minimal nod thrown in Grant's general direction. From Wordnik.com. [Fantastic Voyage]
I’ve seen trolls make death threats, and yet their posts were allowed to remain without acknowledgement from the staff. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Help Improve ThinkProgress] Reference
She giggles, raises her hand in acknowledgement of the crowd, then leans over and wipes her mouth on her husband’s shirt. From Wordnik.com. [Horsemen of the Esophagus] Reference
A smiling head popped into his office from the hallway “Almost show time Dr.! †Dr. Hammond barely nodded in acknowledgement. From Wordnik.com. [365 tomorrows » 2008 » April : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day] Reference
If not, do they send some kind of acknowledgement note?. From Wordnik.com. [One of these days… » 2004 » August » 11] Reference
Without any kind of acknowledgement of what had happened?. From Wordnik.com. [Unwanted Wedding]
I would never initiate this kind of acknowledgement in the US. sfmacaws. From Wordnik.com. [Mexican Manners] Reference
Direct mail fundraisers get fired if they don't exploit the "acknowledgement" process!. From Wordnik.com. [Watch My Lips] Reference
If not reconciliation, perhaps some kind of acknowledgement of what has gone on in the past?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 22, 2005] Reference
Even if he doesn't have an answer, he could at least give me some kind of acknowledgement. From Wordnik.com. [PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE MY EXISTANCE!] Reference
QUESTION: Did the president extend any kind of acknowledgement of the story or apology to him?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 23, 2001] Reference
It doesn’t seem so, since you didn’t receive so much as a free cereal box in acknowledgement. From Wordnik.com. [Mis-educational toys] Reference
Is this some kind of acknowledgement that we the Police have moved out of the Law section of things?. From Wordnik.com. [Welcome Times Online Readers. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG] Reference
He paid for the dermatologist consultation, so I guess that is some kind of acknowledgement that he was to blame. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-01-01] Reference
In order to make sure the datagram has arrived at its destination, the recipient has to send back an "acknowledgement". From Wordnik.com. [The KA9Q Internet Software Package by Bdale Garbee] Reference
But I guess I should be thankful that you made some kind of acknowledgement that you were in error back there, such as it is. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Forthcoming TNR Piece on Human Rights Watch] Reference
The scumbag in Times Square just wagged his finger at me and went on to the next customer without any kind of acknowledgement or apology. From Wordnik.com. [Midtown Links (Midweek GTA4 Edition) | Midtown Lunch - Finding Lunch in the Food Wasteland of NYC's Midtown Manhattan] Reference
If they respond with some kind of acknowledgement then that'll be good. From Wordnik.com. [Mobile Industry Review] Reference
I can't imagine this will go down tomorrow without some kind of acknowledgement of. From Wordnik.com. [Other Music from a... Different Kitchen] Reference
"acknowledgement" that Dorsey got breaks other kids wouldn't …. From Wordnik.com. [mgoblog] Reference
"If I had not got that kind of acknowledgement I wouldn't have played 100 Test matches. From Wordnik.com. [Laxman was happy the way he contributed to the Team] Reference
Citigroup does not have to make any such acknowledgement, nor did Bank of America. From Wordnik.com. [Citigroup, SEC settle for $75M] Reference
Just an acknowledgement to Mumbai and everybody who lives in that extraordinary city. From Wordnik.com. [Slum Voyeurism?] Reference
I'll soon be back to work but it's been great having people give me this acknowledgement. From Wordnik.com. [Mo Farah: 'I can definitely win a medal at the London Olympics'] Reference
His acknowledgement of mistakes was oblique and not as brave as it sounded at first blush. From Wordnik.com. [A Crisis of Confidence] Reference
What we need from our social networks is an acknowledgement that identity is not black and white. From Wordnik.com. [Youth Radio -- Youth Media International: Privacy Wars III: The Moot Point [lol]] Reference
Early in June, to almost no political acknowledgement, the Treasury Department announced that the TARP loans had been repaid. From Wordnik.com. [Bob Burnett: Obama's Failure to Communicate] Reference
Zidane was named man of the match, but it seemed more an acknowledgement of his glorious career than of his performance in Inchon. From Wordnik.com. [The End Of A 'Beautiful Story'] Reference
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