Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ratified
verb
/ˈræt.ɪ.faɪd/
Definition
Formally approved and accepted.
Examples
- The treaty was ratified by the majority of the member states.
- After much debate, the new policy was finally ratified.
- She ratified her agreement by signing the contract.
Meaning
To ratify means to give formal consent to a treaty, agreement, or law, making it officially valid.
Synonyms
- Approved
- Validated
- Confirmed
- Accepted