as in approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
Lincoln's home state of Illinois was the first to ratify the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which provided for the abolition of slavery
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Recent Examples of ratified
The efforts of the Carter administration finally prevailed and by the following year, both treaties were ratified by the Senate.
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Rolando Arrieta, NPR, 29 Dec. 2024
In August, Apple ratified a labor contract at America's first unionized Apple Store—agreeing to a modest increase in wages, about 10 percent over three years.
—Ars Technica, 28 Dec. 2024
In 2023, Russia de-ratified a landmark nuclear-testing-ban treaty, and in November, following Ukraine’s use of long-range American missiles, Vladimir Putin lowered his country’s threshold for the use of nuclear weapons.
—Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
The Animation Guild has ratified its contract with the major studios, despite concerns from some about protections against artificial intelligence.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The union that represents Hollywood animators ratified its new contract with the studios, despite concerns among some prominent members over the deal’s protections against the use of artificial intelligence.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The deal always had to be ratified by the club's members known as socios in an Extraordinary Assembly called for December 21 but was done so by 419 votes in favour which canceled out 27 against.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The Canadian Federation of Musicians, the local offshoot of the American Federation of Musicians in North America, has ratified a first-ever deal with Canadian indie producers.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
The teachers union ratified the contract with a 98% vote in favor, according to the district.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Rolando Arrieta, NPR, 29 Dec. 2024
In August, Apple ratified a labor contract at America's first unionized Apple Store—agreeing to a modest increase in wages, about 10 percent over three years.
—Ars Technica, 28 Dec. 2024
In 2023, Russia de-ratified a landmark nuclear-testing-ban treaty, and in November, following Ukraine’s use of long-range American missiles, Vladimir Putin lowered his country’s threshold for the use of nuclear weapons.
—Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
The Animation Guild has ratified its contract with the major studios, despite concerns from some about protections against artificial intelligence.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The union that represents Hollywood animators ratified its new contract with the studios, despite concerns among some prominent members over the deal’s protections against the use of artificial intelligence.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The deal always had to be ratified by the club's members known as socios in an Extraordinary Assembly called for December 21 but was done so by 419 votes in favour which canceled out 27 against.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The Canadian Federation of Musicians, the local offshoot of the American Federation of Musicians in North America, has ratified a first-ever deal with Canadian indie producers.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
The teachers union ratified the contract with a 98% vote in favor, according to the district.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratified
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Plus, the brand has been approved by podiatrists and received the APMA Seal of Acceptance.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hours after Netanyahu's Cabinet unanimously approved the firing of Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security service, the Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt to his dismissal until an appeal can be heard no later than April 8.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague.—
Luke Bosher,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The studio has confirmed that its Prime Video has exclusively licensed an upcoming documentary film on the former and incoming first lady that will be directed by Ratner.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2025
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The day William’s adoption was finalized was one of the most emotional and defining moments of Bramlett's life.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Judge Arun Subramanian finalized a timeline for the start of the trial, scheduling questionnaires to be given to potential jurors on April 28.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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