ratification
noun/ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
/ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
[uncountable]- the act or process of making an agreement legally valid by voting for or signing it
正式批准；使正式生效 - The agreement is subject to ratification by the Senate.
该协定必须获得参议院的批准。
- The agreement is subject to ratification by the Senate.