1. formally approves or confirms (an agreement, treaty, or contract), making it officially valid
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'ratify'

Examples

• The Senate ratifies international treaties.
• Congress ratifies the constitutional amendment next week.
• The board ratifies the new policy at tomorrow's meeting.
• Each member state ratifies the trade agreement separately.
• The president ratifies the peace accord after lengthy negotiations.
• Parliament ratifies the climate change treaty unanimously.