ratification

[ rat-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]

/ ˌræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

Save This Word!

See synonyms for ratification on Thesaurus.com

noun

the act of ratifying; confirmation; sanction.

the state of being ratified.

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

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

OTHER WORDS FROM ratification

rat·i·fi·ca·tion·ist, noun, adjectivenon·rat·i·fi·ca·tion, noun

Words nearby ratification

Rathke's pouch, rathole, rathouse, rathskeller, raticide, ratification, ratified, ratify, ratiné, rating, rating badge

How to use ratification in a sentence

“The vast majority of CPS families have been separated from their schools for nearly a year, and the ratification of our agreement ensures families have options to choose in-person learning and make a plan that is best for them,” they said.
Chicago reaches deal with teachers to reopen school buildings|Moriah Balingit|February 10, 2021|Washington Post
The plan would have needed approval in May 2020 in General Conference for ratification.
Top 10 national news stories of 2020|Chris Johnson|December 31, 2020|Washington Blade
In a year marking the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote, all three of the District’s electors will also be women.
D.C.’s electoral votes will all be cast by women — including this Howard University graduate|Samantha Schmidt|November 11, 2020|Washington Post
Today is the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, Michelle Obama gives a rousing virtual address at the DNC, and former Glossier employees say they faced racism while working at the brand’s retail stores.
Former Glossier employees say they faced racism at the brand’s retail stores|ehinchliffe|August 18, 2020|Fortune

I am a Pawnee woman, and like all Native women, the ratification of the 19th Amendment did not include our right to vote.
Melinda Gates, Ai-jen Poo, and 9 more women on what the 19th Amendment’s 100th anniversary means to them|ehinchliffe|August 18, 2020|Fortune
The ratification process on the proposed government became in large part a referendum on Washington.
Washington’s Wheeler-Dealer Patriotism|William O’Connor|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The book then races through the Constitutional Convention and the ratification.
Washington’s Wheeler-Dealer Patriotism|William O’Connor|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Assuming these rule changes are approved by the Rules Committee, they will go before the full RNC for ratification on Friday.
RNC To Change 2016 Rules|Ben Jacobs|January 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker said Friday he would continue to oppose ratification of the U.N. Disabilities Treaty.
Corker To Oppose U.N. Disabilities Treaty Ratification|Josh Rogin|December 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This year, Kerry and U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power have been pushing hard again for ratification.
Corker To Oppose U.N. Disabilities Treaty Ratification|Josh Rogin|December 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When thus acting his authority may be either verbal, or written, or may be shown by ratification.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
It is used in describing the operation of cutting in twain the animal sacrificed at the ratification of a covenant.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham
It must have been made on occasions of federal ratification, and it might then have accompanied the subscription of the name.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham
The Constitutional requirement for making the document effective was ratification by nine states.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
He wrote twenty articles in an effort to encourage ratification of the United States Constitution.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey

Cultural definitions for ratification

ratification

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.

ratification

Origin of ratification

OTHER WORDS FROM ratification

Words nearby ratification

Words related to ratification

How to use ratification in a sentence

Cultural definitions for ratification