Ratified: meaning, definitions and examples
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ratified
[ ˈrætɪfaɪd ]
legal approval
Ratified refers to the formal approval or confirmation of an agreement, treaty, or law. This process often involves a legislative body or an authority that affirms its validity. Ratification is crucial in making an agreement legally binding and recognized. The term is commonly used in the context of international agreements or constitutional amendments.
Synonyms
approved, confirmed, sanctioned, validated
Examples of usage
- The treaty was ratified by all member states.
- The constitution was ratified in 1788.
- Many countries must ratify the climate accord to enact change.
Translations
Translations of the word "ratified" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ratificado
🇮🇳 ratified
🇩🇪 ratifiziert
🇮🇩 diratifikasi
🇺🇦 ратифікований
🇵🇱 ratyfikowany
🇯🇵 批准された
🇫🇷 ratifié
🇪🇸 ratificado
🇹🇷 onaylanmış
🇰🇷 비준된
🇸🇦 تم التصديق عليه
🇨🇿 ratifikovaný
🇸🇰 ratifikovaný
🇨🇳 已批准
🇸🇮 ratificiran
🇮🇸 staðfest
🇰🇿 ратификацияланған
🇬🇪 დადასტურებული
🇦🇿 təsdiq edilmiş
🇲🇽 ratificado
Etymology
The term 'ratified' originates from the Latin word 'ratificare', which means 'to make firm or confirm'. Its usage can be traced back to the 15th century, where it was primarily associated with legal contexts. As treaties and agreements became more prevalent, especially in international law, the term gained prominence in the realm of politics and governance. The process of ratification ensures that all parties involved are in agreement and that the terms laid out in the documents are honored. Over the centuries, various forms of ratification have emerged, reflecting changes in political structures and legal frameworks.