When a president "recognizes" a country,it means that the United States

A) formally rejects the legitimacy of that country's government and territorial claims.
B) will deploy military personnel within that country.
C) will impose economic sanctions on that country.
D) acknowledges the legitimacy of that country's government and territorial claims.

Recognizes

To acknowledge or take notice of in some definite way, often with respect to legal, official, or formal status.

Legitimacy

The general acceptance and recognition of an authority, usually a governing law or a regime, by the public.

Territorial Claims

Declarations by a country asserting sovereignty over an area, often based on historical or legal grounds.