ratify
Meaning: To formally approve or confirm a treaty, agreement, or decision, giving it official validity.
Ratification is the formal process by which a legislative body or head of state gives binding approval to an international treaty or agreement. In the UK, treaties are typically ratified by the Crown after being laid before Parliament. The noun form is 'ratification.' The term is also used more broadly for any formal confirmation of a decision or appointment.
Examples
- Parliament voted to ratify the international climate agreement after months of debate. 经过数月的辩论,议会投票批准了该国际气候协定。El Parlamento votó a favor de ratificar el acuerdo internacional sobre el clima tras meses de debate.議会は数か月にわたる審議の末、国際気候協定の批准を可決した。의회는 수개월간의 논의 끝에 국제 기후 협정의 비준을 의결했다.
- The trade deal cannot take effect until it has been ratified by all member states. 该贸易协定在所有成员国批准之前不能生效。El acuerdo comercial no puede entrar en vigor hasta que haya sido ratificado por todos los Estados miembros.この貿易協定は、すべての加盟国が批准するまで発効することができない。이 무역 협정은 모든 회원국이 비준할 때까지 발효될 수 없다.
- The board of directors ratified the appointment of the new chief executive. 董事会批准了新任首席执行官的任命。El consejo de administración ratificó el nombramiento del nuevo director general.取締役会は新最高経営責任者の任命を批准した。이사회는 신임 최고경영자의 임명을 비준했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, media, academic
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From medieval Latin ratificare (to confirm), composed of Latin ratus (fixed, established, from reri, to reckon) + facere (to make). Entered English in the 14th century via Old French ratifier.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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