ratify

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Ratified p. pr. & vb. n. Ratifying ] [ F. ratifier, fr. L. ratus fixed by calculation, firm, valid + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See Rate, n., and -fy. ] To approve and sanction; to make valid; to confirm; to establish; to settle; especially, to give sanction to, as something done by an agent or servant; as, to ratify an agreement, treaty, or contract; to ratify a nomination. [ 1913 Webster ]

It is impossible for the divine power to set a seal to a lie by ratifying an imposture with such a miracle. South. [ 1913 Webster ]