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 Animation Guild has ratified its contract with the major studios, despite concerns from some about protections against artificial intelligence.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The union that represents Hollywood animators ratified its new contract with the studios, despite concerns among some prominent members over the deal’s protections against the use of artificial intelligence.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The deal always had to be ratified by the club's members known as socios in an Extraordinary Assembly called for December 21 but was done so by 419 votes in favour which canceled out 27 against.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The Canadian Federation of Musicians, the local offshoot of the American Federation of Musicians in North America, has ratified a first-ever deal with Canadian indie producers.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
The teachers union ratified the contract with a 98% vote in favor, according to the district.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Still, not enough states had ratified the ERA by the time the second deadline came around.
—Amy Shoenthal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The union’s last three-year contract was ratified in 2021 and expired June 30.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Those tear gases, most commonly used by riot police officers to control crowds, are banned in warfare under the Chemical Weapons Convention, an arms control treaty ratified by more than 150 countries, including Russia.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The union that represents Hollywood animators ratified its new contract with the studios, despite concerns among some prominent members over the deal’s protections against the use of artificial intelligence.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The deal always had to be ratified by the club's members known as socios in an Extraordinary Assembly called for December 21 but was done so by 419 votes in favour which canceled out 27 against.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The Canadian Federation of Musicians, the local offshoot of the American Federation of Musicians in North America, has ratified a first-ever deal with Canadian indie producers.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
The teachers union ratified the contract with a 98% vote in favor, according to the district.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Still, not enough states had ratified the ERA by the time the second deadline came around.
—Amy Shoenthal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The union’s last three-year contract was ratified in 2021 and expired June 30.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Those tear gases, most commonly used by riot police officers to control crowds, are banned in warfare under the Chemical Weapons Convention, an arms control treaty ratified by more than 150 countries, including Russia.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratified
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In September the government approved broadening the scope of its DST.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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That provision was included in the final motion approved during a full council vote Wednesday.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Indianapolis Fire Department confirmed that no one was injured in the fire.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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The first human case of H5N1, more commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu, has been confirmed in Los Angeles County in California, in connection with an adult who was exposed to livestock.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The text of both arrangements was largely finalized, but neither got over the finish line.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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With details being finalized and legislation being adopted, a lot has been happening.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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