ratification
//ˌræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən//
Noun
ratificationSingular
ratificationsPlural
1
The official act of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.
The treaty requires ratification by all member states before it can take effect.
2
The process of confirming or approving something formally.
The ratification of the new policy required approval from all board members.