ratification
noun
rat·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌra-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
plural ratifications
: the act or process of ratifying something (such as a treaty or amendment) : formal confirmation or sanction
… the ratification of the 13th Amendment formally abolished slavery in the United States.—
Suzanne Travers
Suzanne TraversA treaty would require two-thirds approval in the Senate for ratification.—Lois Ember
Lois EmberMore than 100 countries signed the Rome Treaty, and it is expected that the court will come into existence within the next year or two, when it receives the necessary sixty treaty ratifications.—Richard Falk
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The latest joint exercise follows Japan's ratification of an agreement allowing reciprocal military visits with the Philippines.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The deal is subject to review and approval by the SAG-AFTRA National Board and ratification by the membership in the coming weeks, the union said.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
The issue was not officially settled until 1967, with the ratification of the 25th Amendment.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
If approved, the agreement will be sent out for ratification, and the details will be made public.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC news, 11 June 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The deal is subject to review and approval by the SAG-AFTRA National Board and ratification by the membership in the coming weeks, the union said.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
The issue was not officially settled until 1967, with the ratification of the 25th Amendment.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
If approved, the agreement will be sent out for ratification, and the details will be made public.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC news, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for ratification
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“Ratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ratification. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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