Political is related to Ally. Ally is a different concept from Enemy. Enemy is related to Opponent. 
Acknowledge is a synonym of Confess. Confess is a synonym of Own. Own is related to Rule. 
Political <--RelatedTo--> Ally <--DistinctFrom--> Enemy <--RelatedTo--> Opponent 
Acknowledge <--Synonym--> Confess <--Synonym--> Own <--RelatedTo--> Rule 