ratification Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it
    confirmation.
    • the ratification of the treaty
    • confirmation of the appointment

WordNet

Rat`i*fi*ca"tion noun
Etymology
Cf. F. ratification.
Definitions
  1. The act of ratifying; the state of being ratified; confirmation; sanction; as, the ratification of a treaty.

Webster 1913