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ratification

[rat-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Black voting rights proved critical to the ratification of the 14th and 15th amendments.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

The new regulation could apply as soon as July 1 after members of the bloc conclude their formal ratification processes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

More details around the CBA, including player housing, expansion draft format and roster spots, will become clearer as the deal reaches ratification.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

She hailed the ratification by the two South American countries as "good news".

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

For the amendment to be sent to the states for ratification, however, both houses of Congress had to approve it by a two-thirds majority.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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