ratification

[ rat-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of ratifying; confirmation; sanction.
2. the state of being ratified.

ratification

1. The approval from the legislative branch required to validate government agreements. In the United States, amendments to the Constitution require the ratification of state legislatures, and international treaties require the ratification of the Senate .

Other Words From

• rati·fi·cation·ist noun adjective
• nonrat·i·fi·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ratification¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin ratificātiōn- (stem of ratificātiō ), equivalent to ratificāt ( us ) (past participle of ratificāre to ratify ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

It is well known that since the announcement on 6 June, 2023 of a "framework agreement", there has been a desire on both sides for ratification.

From BBC

"They refused to propose any wage increases, vacation/sick leave accrual, progression, ratification bonus, or the 401k Match/SCRC Contribution. They also would not reinstate the defined benefit pension," the IAM said in a statement.

From BBC

Last year, he was the subject of a deepfake video circulating on Instagram during a contract ratification campaign.

From Los Angeles Times

Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees approved the new Hollywood Basic Agreement this week by a ratification vote of 85.9% to 14.1%, with a “historically high” turnout, according to the union.

From Los Angeles Times

A constitutional amendment has an even steeper mountain to climb, typically requiring a two-thirds vote by both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures.

From Salon

Related Words

• approval
• authorization
• confirmation
• enactment
• sanction