Meaning of the word ratification in English

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ratification

US /ˌræt̬.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌræt̬.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
The treaty requires ratification by all member states.
The ratification of the new policy took several months.
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