Ratification
/ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal approval or confirmation of an act or agreement, making it officially valid.
The treaty required Senate ratification before it became binding.
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Ratification often involves a formal process that validates prior informal agreements or acts, typically used in treaty and contract law.
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