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ratification

[rat-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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It will be sent to its members for ratification next week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The new contract is still subject to ratification following a vote by union members.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He used that position to block ratification External link of a trade deal European Union and U.S. negotiators reached last summer, pointing to the U.S.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

The European Union said it would suspend its ratification of a deal struck over the summer.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Randolph in his own roundabout way had come over to support ratification, so he needed to counter Masons apprehensions about slavery.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis