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• n  making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it
  the ratification of the treaty

• The Senate favored convention ratification, 45-to-15.
• The pact requires ratification that is, full government approval by 44 nuclear-capable states before it can take effect.
• Today, the Agreement still operates on a provisional basis, pending its ratification by the Russian parliament.

• confirmation

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• Political Party Discipline
  The establishment of political parties was not an intended consequence in the creation of this Republic. But parties were the predictable result of the struggle for ratification and implementation of the new Constitution. Since that time, we have had a two-party system with a remarkable consistency of constituency. The Federalists-Whigs-Republicans have generally represented those who envisioned ...
  June 14, 2013 - Flathead Beacon
• School board to discuss possible tax election
  The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will likely begin discussing the possibility of a tax ratification election in August, Superintendent Richard Matkin said at Tuesday's board meeting.
  June 14, 2013 - Plano Courier
• Las Vegas city manager appoints new fire chief
  Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Las Vegas Fire & Rescue has a new fire chief. William (Willie) McDonald, who most recently served as the fire chief in San Jose, Calif., was selected for the position. His appointment is subject to ratification by the city council in July.
  June 13, 2013 - KTNV Las Vegas