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ratify | nonratifying |

As a verb ratify

is to give formal consent to; make officially valid.

As an adjective nonratifying is

that does not ratify (a treaty, etc).

ratify

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To give formal consent to; make officially valid.

    • Synonyms

    * (give formal consent to): approve

    Related terms

    * ratification * ratifier

    nonratifying

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • That does not ratify (a treaty, etc.).
    • nonratifying states