ratify
//ˈræt.ɪ.faɪ//
Verb
ratifyInfinitive
ratifyPresent tense
ratifiedPast tense
ratifiedPast participle
ratifyingPresent participle
ratifiesThird-person singular
1
To give formal consent or approval to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.
The parliament voted to ratify the international trade agreement.
2
To confirm or sanction something by expressing consent or approval.
The board ratified the new policy after a thorough review.