ratify — to make an agreement official by formally approving or confirming it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make an agreement official by formally approving or confirming it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrætɪfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 공식적으로 승인하다, 비준하다
Korean pronunciation: **래**티파이
Example Sentences
- The boss refused to ratify my plan to replace all meetings with pizza parties.
- Both countries need to ratify the trade agreement before it takes effect.
- The parliament will ratify the climate change accord tomorrow.
ratify
VERB//ˈrætɪfaɪ//
to make an agreement official by formally approving or confirming it
Official signing makes agreement binding
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Origin
From Latin 'ratificare', composed of 'ratus' (past participle of 'reri', meaning 'to think' or 'to calculate') and 'facere' (meaning 'to make'). The term was used in medieval Latin to mean 'to make valid or confirm'.
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“The boss refused to ratify my plan to replace all meetings with pizza parties.”
“Both countries need to ratify the trade agreement before it takes effect.”
“The parliament will ratify the climate change accord tomorrow.”
“My mom still needs to ratify my weekend plans, even though I'm 25.”
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