ratification
|rat-i-fi-ca-tion|
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/ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
(ratify)
official approval
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ratification' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ratificatio', where 'ratus' meant 'fixed' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'ratificatio' transformed into the French word 'ratification,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ratification' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make something fixed or valid,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of officially confirming or approving something, often a treaty or agreement.
The ratification of the treaty was completed last week.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45