What is the meaning of the word ratify?

Answer 1

To ratify means to approve and make binding an agreement that has been made by someone not able to make it binding himself.

Typically, an agreement made between countries can be made by representatives of the countries but it will need to be ratified, i.e, accepted and approved by the countries' governments before it become a legally binding agreement.

Answer 2

The US Senate must ratify all foreign treaties.

On the lighter side:

I don't want to kill it, but I'll trap the ratify have to.

Answer 3

Confirm is a synonym for ratify.