ratification

[rat-uh-fi-key-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of ratifying; confirmation; sanction.

2. the state of being ratified.

ratification

1. 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

• ratificationist noun
• nonratification noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ratification¹

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

Macron also asked both camps to resume talks immediately, saying any pause in the bill’s ratification was intended to give the factions time to reach a broader agreement.

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The competition is still seeking World Rugby ratification, which can only be granted by June at the earliest.

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It was approved by a Belfast City Council committee in September, but is subject to ratification at Wednesday night's meeting.

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The High Seas Treaty received its 60th ratification by Morocco on Friday, meaning that it will now take effect from January.

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But whatever it contains, that launch won't be able to claim World Rugby ratification.

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Related Words

• approval 
• authorization 
• confirmation 
• enactment 
• sanction