ratification
noun/ˌræt̬əfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #11,315 most common English word
Meaning
The formal approval or confirmation of an agreement, law, or treaty to make it officially valid.
Example sentence
The treaty will take effect after ratification by all member states.
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