ratification

American  

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

noun

1. the act of ratifying; confirmation; sanction.

2. the state of being ratified.

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ratification Cultural  

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.

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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

“It doesn’t mean separation happens,” said David Percy, a law professor at the University of Alberta, citing hurdles including ratification by the House of Commons and seven of 10 provinces.

From The Wall Street Journal

The plan will go before councillors next week for ratification.

From BBC

The Dodgers and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees reached an agreement in October, but ratification of the pact by the union failed by one vote.

From Los Angeles Times

Shares have fallen 36% since the contract ratification as of Friday, as the company has navigated a range of challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal

The handover to Mauritius was signed last year and has been working its way through Britain’s Parliament for ratification.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• approval
• authorization
• confirmation
• enactment
• sanction