Synonyms

ratification

American

[rat-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

the act of ratifying; confirmation; sanction.
the state of being ratified.

ratification Cultural

The approval from the legislative branch required to validate government agreements. In the United States, amendments to the Constitution require the ratification of state legislatures, and international treaties require the ratification of the Senate.

Other Word Forms

nonratification noun
ratificationist noun

Etymology

Origin of ratification

1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin ratificātiōn- (stem of ratificātiō ), equivalent to ratificāt ( us ) (past participle of ratificāre to ratify ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

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She hailed the ratification by the two South American countries as "good news".

From Barron's

The decision to implement the deal follows ratification on Thursday from Uruguay and Argentina.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pinho said Monday's signing ceremony "will be an important step towards completing the ratification of this broad package of agreements."

From Barron's

The European Union said it would suspend its ratification of a deal struck over the summer.

From BBC

After an emergency meeting, the EU Parliament stopped ratification of its trade deal, noting that the U.S. side of the deal is now “so uncertain.”

From Barron's

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