ratification/ratify

ratification /ˌrætifiˈkeiʃən/ n. [u] 正式批准，认可：The treaty is awaiting ratification.条约正等待批准。Opinion polls indicated a two-thirds majority in favour of ratification of the treaty. 民意调查表明2/3的多数票赞成批准这个条约。

ratify /ˈrætifai/ vt. 正式批准，认可：ratify an amendment to a constitution批准宪法修正案The heads of the two government ratified the treaty.两国政府首脑签署了条约。