Definition
ratify
verb
- to give formal approval to something, especially a treaty or agreement, making it officially valid
Usage: formal; often used in legal or political contexts
Examples
- The Senate must ratify the treaty before it becomes law.
- All member countries need to ratify the agreement.
- The board voted to ratify the new policy changes.
- Congress ratified the constitutional amendment last year.
- The union members will ratify the contract next week.
- Both parties must ratify the peace accord for it to take effect.