(n) making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it, Syn. confirmation, Example:the ratification of the treaty; confirmation of the appointment
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. [ Cf. F. ratification. ] The act of ratifying; the state of being ratified; confirmation; sanction; as, the ratification of a treaty. [ 1913 Webster ]