In UK Law, to “accredit” typically refers to the process of officially recognising or granting approval to an individual, organisation, product, or service based on meeting specific standards, criteria, or requirements set forth by a regulatory authority, accreditation body, or professional association. Accreditation serves as a form of quality assurance, indicating that the accredited entity has demonstrated compliance with established standards of competence, proficiency, integrity, or ethical conduct within a particular field or industry. In various contexts, such as healthcare, education, certification programs, and professional licensing, accreditation plays a vital role in ensuring accountability, credibility, and trustworthiness, benefiting both service providers and consumers alike. Additionally, accreditation may confer certain privileges, benefits, or rights upon the accredited entity, such as eligibility for government funding, recognition of qualifications, or enhanced reputation within the relevant community or sector.
To give official authorisation or status. To recognise as having sufficient academic standards to qualify graduates for higher education or for professional practice.
In international law: (1) To acknowledge; to receive as an envoy and give that person credit and rank accordingly. (2) To send with credentials as an envoy. This latter use is now the accepted one.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.
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