Origin: Latin
Prefix: * "re-" (meaning "again")
Root: * "ratiō" (meaning "reason, reckoning, calculation")
Suffix: * "-ficāre" (meaning "make, become")
"Ratification" means the formal act of confirming or approving something, usually a treaty, agreement, or decision. It derives from the Latin word "rātifiō," which literally means "to make firm or valid again." This word is composed of the prefix "re-" (meaning "again") and the root "ratiō" (meaning "reason, reckoning, calculation"). The suffix "-ficāre" (meaning "make, become") suggests the act of turning something into a ratified state.
The word "ratification" first appeared in English in the 16th century, and its usage has been consistent since then. It is typically used in the context of international relations and legal proceedings to denote the final step in giving legal force to an agreement or decision.
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