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Definition of ratification

ratification

/ˌræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
rat · i · fi · ca · tion
Plural:ratifications
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Adjective:ratificatory
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ratification Lexical Profile

ratification Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, constitution, or agreement, making it officially valid.

Example

"The international climate treaty will take effect sixty days after its ratification by the participating nations."

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• Rhymes for ratification

• Nearby Words

rather
rathole
ratibida
ratification
ratify
rating
ratio

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French ratification, from Medieval Latin ratificationem, a noun of action from ratificare ('to confirm, approve'), which combines Latin ratus ('fixed by calculation, valid') and facere ('to make').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ratification. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ratification
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