ratificar

🧠 What does ratificar mean?

The Spanish verb 'ratificar' translates to 'to ratify' in English. It signifies the act of confirming or giving formal approval to a previously made decision, agreement, treaty, or statement. This often implies a process of validating something that has already been proposed or agreed upon in principle, making it officially binding or recognized. In a business context, 'ratificar' is commonly used when a board of directors approves a contract, a company confirms a merger, or a government endorses an international accord.

📚 Extra examples

• La junta directiva debe ratificar el acuerdo comercial antes de que entre en vigor.
  The board of directors must ratify the commercial agreement before it comes into effect.
• El parlamento ratificó el tratado internacional con una amplia mayoría.
  The parliament ratified the international treaty with a large majority.
• El comité votará para ratificar la propuesta presentada la semana pasada.
  The committee will vote to ratify the proposal presented last week.
• Es necesario que el CEO ratifique las decisiones tomadas por el equipo de gestión.
  It is necessary for the CEO to ratify the decisions made by the management team.
• Una vez que se ratifique el contrato, ambas partes estarán legalmente obligadas.
  Once the contract is ratified, both parties will be legally bound.

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🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "ratificar"

Synonyms: confirmar, validar, aprobar, autenticar, legalizar, sancionar
Opposites: anular, revocar, invalidar, rechazar, desaprobar

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