Ratification

Pronunciation: /ˌrætəfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of ratification

noun the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid

Example Sentences

A1 The ratification of the treaty was a long process.

A2 The ratification of the agreement was finally completed.

B1 The ratification of the new law was met with mixed reactions.

B2 The ratification of the trade deal was a major milestone for both countries.

C1 The ratification of the constitution required the approval of multiple governing bodies.

C2 The ratification of the peace treaty signaled the end of hostilities between the two nations.

Examples of ratification in a Sentence

formal The ratification of the treaty was a crucial step in solidifying diplomatic relations between the two countries.

informal The ratification of the new law means it's officially in effect now.

slang They finally got around to ratifying the decision after much debate.

figurative The public's overwhelming support can be seen as the ratification of the celebrity's actions.

Grammatical Forms of ratification

• past tense: ratified
• plural: ratifications
• comparative: more ratified
• superlative: most ratified
• present tense: ratifies
• future tense: will ratify
• perfect tense: has ratified
• continuous tense: is ratifying
• singular: ratification
• positive degree: ratification
• infinitive: to ratify
• gerund: ratifying
• participle: ratified

Origin and Evolution of ratification

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ratification' originated from the Latin word 'ratificatio', which comes from the verb 'ratificare' meaning to confirm or validate.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the formal approval or confirmation of a decision or agreement, the term 'ratification' has come to be used more broadly in various fields to signify the act of officially approving or sanctioning something.