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What does Ratification mean?

The official way to confirm something, usually by vote; or the validation of an unauthorized act after it has been performed.

Ratification in a sentence
The board's ratification of the CEO's unauthorized agreement made the contract legally binding.

Ratification in German, French, Spanish and Italian

German
Ratifikation
also Genehmigung

Die nachträgliche Bestätigung eines Rechtsgeschäfts oder Vertrags.

French
Ratification

Acte par lequel une personne confirme un engagement pris en son nom sans autorisation.

Spanish
Ratificación

Confirmación formal de un acto o contrato realizado previamente.

Italian
Ratifica

Approvazione successiva di un atto compiuto da un rappresentante senza poteri.

Synonyms and opposites for Ratification

  • Synonym Approval
  • Synonym Sanction
  • Opposite Rejection
  • Opposite Veto

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