The phrase "recognize the obligation" is correct and usable in written English.
It is generally used when referring to someone understanding the official duties or responsibilities that they have to fulfill. For example, "The citizens of the city recognize the obligation to follow the laws set by the local government."
"We recognize the obligation," Mr. Hauf said.
The Executive Department having thus elected to waive any right to free itself from the obligation to deliver up its own citizens, it is the plain duty of this court to recognize the obligation to surrender the appellant as one imposed by the treaty at the supreme law of the land, and as affording authority for the warrant of extradition.
By insisting on transparency it should make clear the degree to which the conclusions of each published study have been rigorously tested, but this does not rule out the possibility that subsequent studies may call these conclusions into question, and in such cases we recognize the obligation to publish a convincing rebuttal.
The constitution adopted in 1956 recognized the obligation of the state to provide education as one of the basic necessities of life.
The privilege recognizes the obligation of citizens to communicate their knowledge of the commission of crimes to law-enforcement officials and, by preserving their anonymity, encourages them to perform that obligation.
623, 627, 1 L.Ed.2d 639 (1957) ("The [informer's] privilege recognizes the obligation of citizens to communicate their knowledge of the commission of crimes to law-enforcement officials and, by preserving their anonymity, encourages them to perform that obligation").
Q: How well is The Times doing at giving people a chance to comment on any negative or adversarial quotes about them in a story? A. We've always recognized the obligation to do it.
In her statement, Roberts, the VA spokeswoman, said, "VA recognizes the obligation to make sure the criteria are clinically workable, and follow the requirements of the law". Veterans groups have worked with the administration on the act, but even those most sympathetic to VA's challenges are running out of patience.
"Creating long-term value for a pension fund means recognizing the obligation to achieve short-term returns commensurate with the market," said Ibarra.
In part to further this effort, the international community developed the United Nations Convention Against Corruption UNCACC), which recognizes the obligation of institutions and governments to return illicit funds as a tool to combat corruption.
Patient-centered care recognizes the obligation to understand and meet patient's expectations.
