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Ratify Definition & Meaning

ratify
verb
  1. approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation; "All parties ratified the peace treaty"; "Have you signed your contract yet?"

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What does ratify mean?
approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation; "All parties ratified the peace treaty"; "Have you signed your contract yet?"
What part of speech is ratify?
Ratify is a verb.

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