acknowledged

/əkˈnɑlɪdʒd/
adjective
  1. Generally accepted or recognized as being true, valid, or important.
    • The treaty is an acknowledged milestone in international diplomacy.
    • His talent as a musician is widely acknowledged.
    • She is an acknowledged expert in the field of marine biology.
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