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

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bekrachtiging, ratificatie
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid
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The treaty requires ratification by all member states.
Het verdrag vereist bekrachtiging door alle lidstaten.
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The ratification of the new policy took several months.
De bekrachtiging van het nieuwe beleid duurde enkele maanden.