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ratify |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Ratify \Rat"i*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ratified}; p. pr & vb n. {Ratifying}.] [F. ratifier, fr L. ratus fixed by calculation, firm, valid + -ficare (in comp.) to make See {Rate}, n., and {-fy}.] To approve and sanction; to make valid; to establish; to settle; especially, to give sanction to as something done by an agent or servant; as to ratify an agreement, treaty, or contract; to ratify a nomination. It is impossible for the divine power to set a seal to a lie by ratifying an imposture with such a miracle. --South. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: ratify v : write one's name in token of assent, responsibility, or obligation; "All parties signed the peace treaty"; "Have you signed your contract yet?" [syn: {sign}]
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