— ratifier , n.
/rat"euh fuy'/ , v.t., ratified, ratifying .
1. to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction: to ratify a constitutional amendment.
2. to confirm (something done or arranged by an agent or by representatives) by such action.
[ 1325-75; ME ratifien ratifier ratificare, equiv. to L rat ( us ) calculated (see RATE 1 ) + -ificare -IFY ]
Syn. 1. corroborate, approve. 2. validate, establish.
Ant. 1. veto, disapprove.