ratification

[ rat-uh-fi-key-shuh n ]

/ ˌræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act of ratifying; confirmation; sanction.

the state of being ratified.

Nearby words

rathke's pouch, rathole, rathouse, rathskeller, raticide, ratification, ratify, ratine, rating, rating badge, rating nut

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

Related forms

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

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Examples from the Web for ratification

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
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

That was 30 years before the Declaration of Independence, 45 years before the ratification of the Second Amendment.
What if the Founding Fathers Saw Newtown?|Michael Daly|December 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But the majority against its ratification had been cut down by at least one half.
History of the Constitutions of Iowa|Benjamin F. Shambaugh
Desires the ratification by Congress of his contract for a loan.
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI)|Various
In that chamber the Republicans had a slight majority and a two-thirds vote was necessary for ratification.
History of the United States|Charles A. Beard and Mary R. Beard
The place of the ratification is still called Comitium, from "coire," to meet.
The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch|Plutarch
The happy conclusion of the Fachoda incident was not only its ratification as such but the birthday of a new era.
Bonaparte in Egypt and the Egyptians of To-day|Haji A. Browne

Culture 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.