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Ratification

🇬🇧 UK //ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən// 🇺🇸 US //ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//

Meaning of Ratification

The official approval of a treaty or agreement.

In simple words: Approval or agreement to a decision or treaty.

Ratification in a sentence

• The ratification of the treaty was celebrated by both nations.
• Many citizens participated in the ratification process for the new law.
• The ratification of the amendment required a two-thirds majority.
• Ratification can often take several months to complete.
• The committee discussed the ratification of various international agreements.

How to use Ratification

Used in legal or political contexts, often referring to treaties and agreements. It is not suitable for casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

ratification + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'ratify-ication' as the process of turning a ratified decision into law.

Related words

Collocations with Ratification

• ratification process
• formal ratification
• ratification vote
• international ratification
• ratification agreement

Synonyms for Ratification

• approval
• confirmation
• endorsement
• agreement
• validation

Common mistakes with Ratification

• Confused with 'ratify' - remember 'ratification' is the noun form.
• Omitting the preposition 'of' when describing something being ratified.
• Using it in informal contexts where simpler words would suffice.

Frequently asked questions about Ratification

What does Ratification mean?

Approval or agreement to a decision or treaty.

What is the definition of Ratification?

The official approval of a treaty or agreement.

How do you use Ratification in a sentence?

The ratification of the treaty was celebrated by both nations.

Can you give another example of Ratification?

Many citizens participated in the ratification process for the new law.

What are synonyms for Ratification?

Common alternatives include approval, confirmation, endorsement, agreement, validation.

What words go with Ratification?

It commonly pairs with ratification process, formal ratification, ratification vote, international ratification, ratification agreement.

What are common mistakes when using Ratification?

Confused with 'ratify' - remember 'ratification' is the noun form. Omitting the preposition 'of' when describing something being ratified. Using it in informal contexts where simpler words would suffice.

How do you pronounce Ratification?

US: //ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//, UK: //ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Ratification formal or informal?

"Ratification" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Ratification?

Used in legal or political contexts, often referring to treaties and agreements. It is not suitable for casual conversations.