ratifiable
World English Dictionary
ratify (ˈrætɪˌfaɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -fies, -fying, -fied | |
| (tr) to give formal approval or consent to | |
| [C14: via Old French from Latin ratus fixed (see | |
| 'ratifiable | |
| —adj | |
| ratifi'cation | |
| —n | |
| 'ratifier | |
| —n | |
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Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon
| Main Entry: | ratifiable |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | pertaining to something which can be confirmed, as a legal matter, etc. |
| Example: | A ratifiable agreement is not in the cards. |
| Etymology: | 1917 |
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