Ratified Definition & Meaning

ratified
adjective
  1. formally approved and invested with legal authority

"Ratified" in song lyrics

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  • "bill of rights ratified"
    AOL — AOL
  • "when was the thirteenth ammendment ratified"
    AOL — AOL
  • "when was the constitution ratified"
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