ALL meanings of ratify
rat·i·fy
R r - verb with object ratify to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction: to ratify a constitutional amendment. 1
- verb with object ratify to confirm (something done or arranged by an agent or by representatives) by such action. 1
- transitive verb ratify confirm, approve 1
- verb ratify When national leaders or organizations ratify a treaty or written agreement, they make it official by giving their formal approval to it, usually by signing it or voting for it. 0
- verb ratify to give formal approval or consent to 0
- verb transitive ratify to approve or confirm; esp., to give official sanction to 0