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Non-recognition
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<p>Non-recognition is the practice and legal obligation not to extend <a href="/facts/Diplomatic_recognition/scYJlwys">diplomatic recognition</a> to <a href="/facts/Annexation/49c8oCxL">annexations</a> or <a href="/facts/De_facto/3Du6WQKh">de facto states</a> created through violation of international law. It is a counterpart to the rejection of <a href="/facts/Right_of_conquest/Jeod2gpG">right of conquest</a> in modern international law and the <a href="/facts/Jus_cogens/jTg4cjvU">jus cogens</a> norm of prohibition on the acquisition of territory through force. </p>