They suggested that this would prevent diplomatic recognition of the interim regime.

The fact that his face was bound in a dirty rag, as if to prevent recognition, was also suspicious.

Ephebiphobia and adultism have been identified as the factors preventing widespread recognition of youth voice throughout communities.

Most systems contain rules preventing recognition of income or loss from certain types of such events.

Masks are also used to prevent recognition whilst showing membership of a group:

At one point, he was said to have had his face surgically altered to prevent recognition.

They may also be worn by criminals to prevent recognition or as camouflage while they commit a crime.

The car was changed every day in an effort to prevent easy recognition by the suspect.

In Venetian masks only the top half of the face is covered, to prevent recognition.

Certain parrots sleep hanging upside down, a position which helps to prevent recognition by predators.