Meaning of the word ratify in English

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ratify

US /ˈræt̬.ə.faɪ/

UK /ˈræt̬.ə.faɪ/

sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.

Example:

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The treaty was ratified by all member states.

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The shareholders will vote to ratify the new proposal.

Synonym:

approve confirm endorse sanction validate

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