"Open acknowledgement" means openly recognizing or admitting something without hiding or denying it. It involves acknowledging something or someone publicly and honestly. Full definition
But even inside the tiny - home movement there's open acknowledgement of the struggles inherent to the lifestyle. (realtormag.realtor.org)
In many PD sessions, there needs to be a frank and open acknowledgement on teacher bias and teaching in a diverse environment. (nsba.org)
Get Out's early tension comes from Chris's discomfort around Rose's family and the odd behavior of their black «servants,» as Dean calls them; Missy's hypnotic attack is the first open acknowledgement of the Armitages» hostility. (theatlantic.com)