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ratification
What does ratification mean?
ratification (noun): a formal declaration of agreement to a treaty etc.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use ratification in a sentence?
- The ratification of the treaty. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce ratification?
/ˌɹætəfəˈkeɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does ratification come from?
From Middle French ratification, from Medieval Latin ratificatio.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to ratification
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
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difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
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a formal declaration of agreement to a treaty etc
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someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
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