Ratifies
/ˈrætɪˌfaɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present of ratify; to formally approve or confirm a legal document or treaty.
The legislature ratifies the international agreement to make it binding.
Forms
- ratify
- ratified
- ratifying
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Commentary
'Ratifies' is the third-person singular present tense of 'ratify' and generally used in formal legal contexts regarding approval of documents or treaties.
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