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."

Synonyms of ratification

Words with a similar meaning to ratification:

• approval
• endorsement
• confirmation
• sanction

Antonyms of ratification

Words with the opposite meaning to ratification:

• rejection
• veto

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