CEFR C1

ratification

noun

Meaning

The formal act of giving official approval to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it legally valid.

Examples

The treaty requires ratification by at least two-thirds of the member states to take effect.
Without the president's ratification, the new trade deal cannot be implemented.

Synonyms: approval, endorsement, confirmation, sanction

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ratification (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

Definition

The formal act of giving official approval to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it legally valid.

Examples

The treaty requires ratification by at least two-thirds of the member states to take effect.
Without the president's ratification, the new trade deal cannot be implemented.
The union members voted for the ratification of the new collective bargaining agreement.

How to Use ratification

ratification of (prepositional phrase): Formal approval for something specific. — "The ratification of the amendment required a national referendum."

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