RATIFIED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

ratified

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past tense of ratify

as in approved

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory Lincoln's home state of Illinois was the first to ratify the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which provided for the abolition of slavery

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Recent Examples of ratified The agreements need to be ratified by union members and approved by the CSU Board of Trustees. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The three countries that have ratified the convention as of October 2026 — Vietnam, Qatar and Azerbaijan — did not stipulate any reservations. — Mary Lind, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 Britain’s declaration of war on Spain was ratified on this day. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026 But many agreements need to be ratified in each country, leaving them at the mercy of domestic lobbies, from farmers to automakers, which seek to protect their markets at the expense of the continent’s collective interest. — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 To be ratified, the amendments need to only receive a majority of votes. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement in August, and Turkish officials say it is expected to be ratified by parliament in the coming days. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Once ratified, these findings create permanent licensing precedents. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Instead, EuroLeague plans to move from 10-year licenses to a permanent franchise model, which is expected to be ratified within the next 60 days. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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In low doses, the kratom plant is promoted as giving users greater alertness and physical energy but it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for medical use.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Radiation safety authorities approved the initial STUK evaluation in August 2026, paving the way for the government to grant an operating license valid through 2070.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

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