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ratification

ra·ti·fi·cation

UK/ˌɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ US/ˌrætʌfʌˈkeɪʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it

  • “the ratification of the treaty”
  • “confirmation of the appointment”
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Origin

From Middle French ratification, from Medieval Latin ratificatio.

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