The phrase "a decision to recognize" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the act of acknowledging or accepting something formally, such as a status, identity, or achievement.
Example: "The committee made a decision to recognize the contributions of local artists at the annual awards ceremony."
Alternatives: "a choice to acknowledge" or "a resolution to accept".
It was contentious; it was emotional; but, ultimately, they made a decision to recognize civil marriage.
A decision to recognize the group could be announced at a so-called Friends of Syria meeting that Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is expected to attend in Morocco on Dec. 12.
Apart from the fact that the two issues are not analogous – unlike Israel's precarious situation, the very existence of Ireland is not at stake, nor is its right to exist questioned – a decision to recognize Palestinian statehood outside the framework of a negotiated deal between the parties themselves could do real damage to the cause you profess to champion.
PARIS — The Syrian authorities on Wednesday ordered airstrikes close to the tense Turkish border for the third consecutive day, and said a French decision to recognize and consider arming a newly formed coalition of Syrian government opponents was an "immoral" act "encouraging the destruction of Syria".
In December, Trump threatened to cut off aid to any country that supports a resolution condemning his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
In the battle over stock option accounting, he played an instrumental role in the decision to recognize employee stock option costs as an accounting expense.
The state's political leaders swiftly condemned the federal government's decision to recognize a fourth tribe and vowed to appeal.
In the United States, the decision to recognize a nation is made by the President.
Mr. Toledo would not discuss his recent decision to recognize, in a nationally televised address, that he is the father of a 14-year-old girl born out of wedlock.
Jacobson and Truman remained close friends and Jacobson's advice toward Truman on Zionism later played a role in the U.S. government's decision to recognize Israel.
Hopefully, the Nobel prize committee's decision to recognize Liu will be a reminder to Beijing that human rights in China have not been forgotten.
