ratification
Translation
ratification, confirmation, approval
Examples
The treaty requires ratification by the parliament.
The treaty requires ratification by the parliament.
The ratification of the agreement took several months.
The ratification of the agreement took several months.
Grammar Patterns
((ratification of sth.)) The ratification of the new law is expected next week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: approval, confirmation, sanction, endorsement
Etymology
From the verb 'ratify', from Latin 'ratus' ('fixed') + 'facere' ('to make'). Literally 'to make valid'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a treaty being 'made right' or 'made official' through ratification.