Definition of Ratify

to officially go on the record as approving something

Examples of Ratify in a sentence

Unfortunately, half of the legislators refuse to ratify a bill that would increase funding for public schools.  🔊

The shareholders will ratify any merger that will increase their dividends.  🔊

If the president chooses to ratify the budget proposal, the new budget will go into effect in January.  🔊

The oil producing countries will not ratify an agreement that limits their ability to raise fuel prices.  🔊

Until all of the countries ratify the treaty, the war will continue.  🔊

The war-weary congressmen are not likely to ratify a declaration of war.  🔊

Since the students worked with administrators to create the new dress code, they are sure to ratify the proposal at their monthly meeting.  🔊

The tax reduction will not continue if at least three-fourths of the legislators do not vote to ratify the extension.  🔊

Because one state has chosen not to ratify the amendment, the amendment will not be added to the U.S. Constitution.  🔊

Today the governor will ratify the bill by signing it during a press conference.  🔊

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