unratified

- 2 dictionary results

rat⋅i⋅fy

[rat-uh-fahy]

–verb (used with object), -fied, -fy⋅ing.

1.	to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction: to ratify a constitutional amendment.

2.	to confirm (something done or arranged by an agent or by representatives) by such action.

Origin:
1325–75; ME ratifien < MF ratifier < ML ratificāre, equiv. to L rat(us) calculated (see rate ¹ ) + -ificāre -ify

Related forms:

rat⋅i⋅fi⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
1. corroborate, approve. 2. validate, establish.

Antonyms:
1. veto, disapprove.

Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source

Link To unratified

Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: rat·i·fy
Pronunciation: 'ra-t&-"fI
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms: -fied; -fy·ing
: to make valid or effective; especially : to adopt or affirm (as the prior act or contract of an agent) by express or implied consent with the effect of original authorization ratified it by accepting the benefits> —compare REFORM —rat·i·fi·ca·tion /"ra-t&-f&-'kA-sh&n/ noun —rat·i·fi·er /'ra-t&-"fI-&r/ noun

Search another word or see unratified on Thesaurus | Reference

»Podcast
»School gear

»Style guide
»Literary terms

Facebook TwitterFollow us:

About
·
Privacy Policy
·
Terms of Use
·
Careers
·
Advertise with Us
·
Link to Us
·
Contact Us

Partner Sites:

Ask Answers Evite Expedia Hotels Hotwire Life123 LiveDaily My Way