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ratification

1 of 1noun
/ˌræ.tə.fə.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Forms:ratifications
1

the act of validating an agreement by signing it or voting for it

  • The treaty's ratification was completed after several months of negotiations.
  • The agreement became official following its ratification by the president.
  • The committee celebrated the ratification of the new bylaws.
  • The contract was not effective until its ratification by both parties.
  • Ratification of the amendment took place during the annual general meeting.
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