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the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid
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The ratification of the treaty was a crucial step in solidifying diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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The ratification of the new law means it's officially in effect now.
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They finally got around to ratifying the decision after much debate.
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The public's overwhelming support can be seen as the ratification of the celebrity's actions.