Ratifying
/ˈrætɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. gerund) The act of giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, thus making it officially valid.
The legislature is responsible for ratifying international treaties.
Forms
- ratify
- ratified
- ratifies
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Commentary
Use 'ratifying' to emphasize the ongoing process or act of formally approving a legal instrument.
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