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What does ratify mean?

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To formally approve something, specifically a document.

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What does ratify means?
The English term 'ratify' means approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
What does ratify mean in politics?
Simply, it means to approve. It generally refers to some sort of large governing body approving of something such as a bill, an econimc motion, or something as drastic as a new system of government.
What deos ratify mean?
Verb: Sign or give formal consent to a (treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.
What dose Ratify means?
Means approving it
What does it mean to ratify the us constitution?
To ratify the U.S. Constitution means to formally approve the Constitution.