This is a judicial recognition that two people who have been living as domestic partners are subject to the rights and obligations of a legal marriage, even without formally marrying.

Viewed as a belated judicial recognition of a transformation in popular attitudes toward public military academies, the V.M.I. decision might be seen as more symbolic than revolutionary.

If the choice is between judicial and political recognition of individual rights, I would agree that the latter is usually preferable.

It has gained judicial recognition in Italy, and Scientology officials have won the right to perform marriages in South Africa.

The following three valuation approaches, which have gained clear judicial recognition, are normally employed to value properties for rating purposes.

But without judicial recognition, the Meshcherskys are not owners, but squatters.

In Singapore, custom is a minor source of law as not many customs have been given judicial recognition.

How would we now appraise judicial recognition of women as a vulnerable class in need of special legislation "to secure a real equality of right"?

The Tokyo District Court found in favor of Arita on 28 September 1964, Japan's first judicial recognition of the right to privacy.

See paternity for discussion of judicial recognition of affiliation which may be necessary before custody or support may be determined.