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Ratification vs Approval - What's the difference?

ratification | approval |

As nouns the difference between ratification and approval

is that ratification is the act or process of ratifying, or the state of being ratified while approval is an expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.

ratification

English

(wikipedia ratification)

Noun

(en noun)
  • the act or process of ratifying, or the state of being ratified
  • a formal declaration of agreement to a treaty etc

    • approval

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.
    • I need to get an approval on this purchase order.
  • An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
    • Words of approval never seem to come from him.
  • (especially, philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.

    • Synonyms

    * (expression granting permission or indicating agreement) approbation, sanction * (expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement) commendation

    Related terms

    * approve