Meaning of ratify

rat•i•fy

Pronunciation: (rat'u-fī"), [key]

— -fied, -fy•ing.

to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction: to ratify a constitutional amendment.
to confirm (something done or arranged by an agent or by representatives) by such action.

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