Definition
ratified
verb
- past tense and past participle of ratify; formally approved or confirmed, especially by vote or signature
Usage: often used in legal or political contexts
Examples
- The treaty was ratified by both countries last month.
- Congress ratified the constitutional amendment after lengthy debate.
- The board ratified the new policy changes unanimously.
- Once ratified, the agreement became legally binding.
- The union contract was ratified by a majority vote.
- Several states have not yet ratified the proposed amendment.