Ratify

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈrætɪfaɪ/, /ˈrætÉ™faɪ/
• Rhymes: -ætɪfaɪ

Origin

From Medieval Latin ratifico, from Latin ratus ("reckoned").

Full definition of ratify

Verb

1. (transitive) To give formal consent to; make officially valid.

Synonyms

• give formal consent to: approve

Related terms

• ratification
• ratifier