Definition
ratifies
verb
- formally approves or confirms (an agreement, treaty, or contract), making it officially valid
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'ratify'
Examples
- The Senate ratifies international treaties.
- Congress ratifies the constitutional amendment next week.
- The board ratifies the new policy at tomorrow's meeting.
- Each member state ratifies the trade agreement separately.
- The president ratifies the peace accord after lengthy negotiations.
- Parliament ratifies the climate change treaty unanimously.