acknowledged acknowledged /əkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

adjective

1. Recognized or made known or admitted  ( acknowledged )
   recognized or made known or admitted
    The acknowledged leader of the community
   the acknowledged leader of the community
    A woman of acknowledged accomplishments
   a woman of acknowledged accomplishments
    His acknowledged error
   his acknowledged error
   
2. Generally accepted  ( acknowledged )
   generally accepted