What does "ratification" mean?

The act or process of ratifying, or the state of being ratified.

What is a synonym for "ratification"?

Common synonyms include: acceptance, accord, acquiescence, affirmance, affirmation, affirmative.

Pronounced //ˌɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//.

/ˌɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
The act or process of ratifying, or the state of being ratified. countable, uncountable
2
making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it wordnet
3
A formal declaration of agreement to a treaty etc. countable, uncountable

"The amendment is still pending ratification."

From Middle French ratification, from Medieval Latin ratificatio.