ratification
NounSynonyms:
confirmation
WordNet 3.0
Noun (1)
- making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it“the ratification of the treaty”“confirmation of the appointment”Synonyms: confirmation
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Ratification \Rat`i*fi*ca"tion\ (r[a^]t`[i^]*f[i^]*k[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [Cf. F. ratification.] The act of ratifying; the state of being ratified; confirmation; sanction; as, the ratification of a treaty. [1913 Webster]