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“It is not dissimilar from Putin using the Duma to ratify his annexation of the Crimea,” he said.

To the Americans, however, the invasion was “not to ratify a victory already won; it was to seize that victory by brute force.”

Too many states would ratify progressive nationalist amendments.

Prof. Takao Tanase also believes that Japan will ratify the convention, but not fully implement it.

By December 11th, they were faced with the option of choosing which side's shenanigans to ratify.

It means properly a small sum of money paid to clench a bargain, or to ratify an engagement.

There is an objection in a high quarter to bestow honors, which would seem to ratify the downfall of an ancient house.

This selection the liverymen must ratify by stating that the man named is their free choice.

Possibly; but that war was precisely what was needed to ratify the Union, and lift it out of the experimental stage.

On his being presented they asked the King, according to their privilege, to confirm and ratify his appointment.