'Ratification' definitions:
Definition of 'ratification'
(from WordNet)
noun
Making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it; "the ratification of the treaty"; "confirmation of the appointment" [syn: ratification, confirmation]
Definition of 'Ratification'
From: GCIDE
- Ratification \Rat`i*fi*ca"tion\ (r[a^]t`[i^]*f[i^]*k[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [Cf. F. ratification.] The act of ratifying; the state of being ratified; confirmation; sanction; as, the ratification of a treaty. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'ratification'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acceptance,
- accord,
- acquiescence,
- affirmance,
- affirmation,
- affirmative,
- affirmative voice,
- agreement,
- approbation,
- approval,
- assent,
- attestation,
- authentication,
- authority,
- authorization,
- aye,
- backing,
- backing up,
- bearing out,
- blessing,
- bolstering,
- buttressing,
- certification,
- circumstantiation,
- clearance,
- compliance,
- confirmation,
- connivance,
- consent,
- corroboration,
- corroboratory evidence,
- countenance,
- countersignature,
- documentation,
- eagerness,
- empowerment,
- enabling,
- endorsement,
- enfranchisement,
- entitlement,
- fiat,
- fortification,
- go-ahead,
- green light,
- imprimatur,
- John Hancock,
- nod,
- notarization,
- OK,
- okay,
- permission,
- promptitude,
- promptness,
- proof,
- proving,
- proving out,
- readiness,
- reinforcement,
- rubber stamp,
- sanction,
- seal,
- sigil,
- signature,
- signet,
- stamp,
- stamp of approval,
- strengthening,
- submission,
- subscription,
- substantiation,
- support,
- supporting evidence,
- the nod,
- undergirding,
- ungrudgingness,
- unloathness,
- unreluctance,
- validation,
- verification,
- visa,
- vise,
- warrant,
- warranty,
- willingness