Treaty Ratification
/ˈtriːti ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal approval by a state's legislative or executive authority of a treaty, making it legally binding under international law.
The treaty ratification required approval by the senate before it could come into force.
Forms
- treaty ratification
- treaty ratifications
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Commentary
Typically follows signature; formal ratification is necessary for treaties to have domestic legal effect and international validity.
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