The Open Dictionary

ratify

verb

UK/ˈræt.ɪ.faɪ/
US/ˈræt̬.ə.faɪ/

Definitions of ratify verb

  1. Transitive

    To officially approve or endorse an agreement, treaty, or contract, making it valid and binding.

    • The committee will ratify the agreement at its meeting next week.

    • The treaty will not come into effect until all member states have ratified it.

    • They need to get the approval of the parliament to ratify this international agreement.