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rat•i•fy
Pronunciation: (rat'u-fī"), [key]—
v.t., -fied, -fy•ing.
1. to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction:
to ratify a constitutional amendment.
2. to confirm (something done or arranged by an agent or by representatives) by such action.
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