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ratification

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

ratification means: The process of officially approving a decision or agreement so that it becomes valid.

noun

FORMAL APPROVALC1

The process of officially approving a decision or agreement so that it becomes valid.

  • The agreement still needs ratification.
  • Parliament began the ratification process last month.
  • The vote completed the ratification of the new rules.

How to use it: ratification of something (Ratification of the agreement requires a parliamentary vote.)

Similar words: approval, confirmation

Opposites: rejection

Common phrases: ratification process, await ratification, ratification of something

OFFICIAL DECLARATIONC1

An official declaration that a country or organization accepts a treaty or other agreement.

  • The country deposited its ratification yesterday.
  • The document records the state’s formal ratification of the treaty.
  • Three ratifications are still needed before the agreement takes effect.

How to use it: ratification of something (The minister signed the ratification of the treaty.)

Similar words: formal acceptance

Common phrases: formal ratification, treaty ratification, instrument of ratification

Questions about ratification

What does ratification mean?

The process of officially approving a decision or agreement so that it becomes valid.

What is ratification in other languages?

Türkçe: onaylama · Español: ratificación · Français: ratification · Deutsch: Ratifizierung · Italiano: ratifica · 日本語: 批准

How do you pronounce ratification?

It is pronounced /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/.

How do you use ratification in a sentence?

The agreement still needs ratification. Parliament began the ratification process last month.

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