mid-15c., from Middle French ratification (14c.) and directly from Medieval Latin ratificationem (nominative ratificatio), noun of action from past participle stem of ratificare (see ratify).
权威例句
1. The treaty is awaiting ratification.
条约正等待批准.
2. The treaty is subject to ratification.
此条约经批准后才能生效.
3. 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.
4. The EU will now complete ratification of the treaty by June 1.