After nine more men had died, most rights were restored to paramilitary prisoners, but official recognition of their political status was not granted.

The recognition of their noble status in society was chiefly of social, rather than legal, nature.

Harris is permitted to remain in Shimoda, but only as a private citizen, with no recognition of his official status.

These changes also marked the recognition of the league's status as a fully professional institution.

In recognition of its status as a town, Brading still has a mayor and an elected town council.

Japan is the world's second largest contributor to the U.N., and recognition of its status matters to people.

Islanders welcomed the news as recognition of their restored status.

At this stage, it appears that the international recognition of Mongolia's nuclear-weapons-free status is complete.

Another proposal discussed concerns the mutual recognition of employees' legal status.

As recognition of their special status, statutory undertakers are granted several privileges regarding development and highways access.