English Explanatory Dictionary

ratification

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act or process of ratifying, or the state of being ratified.
  2. A formal declaration of agreement to a treaty etc.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-VCcortex-ratification.wav

Word forms

ratification ratifications

Etymology

From Middle French ratification, from Medieval Latin ratificatio.

Derived words

nonratification postratification preratification ratificational ratificationism ratificationist
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