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How to pronounce ratification in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms confirmation
Type of agreement
Derivation ratify


the ratification of the treaty.

Examples of ratification

ratification
Previously, GOP Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana backed ratification of the treaty.
From the cnn.com
Democrats currently control 58 seats and need nine Republicans for ratification.
From the cnn.com
We believe there are compelling reasons Republicans should support ratification.
From the washingtonpost.com
Others, notably the British, Poles and Czechs, now balk at ratification as well.
From the economist.com
The treaty's ratification process has therefore been suspended in both chambers.
From the economist.com
The French Parliament postponed the ratification of the EDC Treaty indefinitely.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Clause 28 of that code, now awaiting parliamentary ratification, is unequivocal.
From the guardian.co.uk
Colombia's government is currently awaiting its ratification by the U.S. Senate.
From the en.wikipedia.org
This can only be done through the ratification by individual member parliaments.
From the guardian.co.uk
More examples
  • Making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it; "the ratification of the treaty"; "confirmation of the appointment"
  • (ratified) formally approved and invested with legal authority
  • (ratify) sign: approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation; "All parties ratified the peace treaty"; "Have you signed your contract yet?"
  • Ratification is the approval by the principal of an act of its agent where the agent lacked authority to legally bind the principal. The term applies to private contract law, international treaties, and constitutionals in federations such as the United States and Canada.
  • The act or process of ratifying, or the state of being ratified; a formal declaration of agreement to a treaty etc
  • (ratify) To give formal consent to; make officially valid
  • (Ratified) Formal approval by voters or other persons.
  • (Ratified) The purchase offer including any addenda signed by both parties acknowledging and agreeing to all terms of the contract. All changes to the contract must be initialed by both sides to be considered ratified.
  • (ratified) Officially approved, in this case by the President.