ratifications
[ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz]
nounfemininepl: ratifications
ratificações
1. The action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid
The ratifications of the international treaty were completed by all member states.
As ratificações do tratado internacional foram concluídas por todos os estados membros.
2. Official confirmation or approval of something previously agreed upon
The Senate gave its ratifications to the new trade agreement.
O Senado deu suas ratificações ao novo acordo comercial.
3. The formal process by which a government confirms its intention to be bound by a treaty
Multiple ratifications were needed before the protocol could take effect.
Múltiplas ratificações foram necessárias antes que o protocolo pudesse entrar em vigor.
In Brazil and Portugal, ratifications are crucial processes in international relations and are typically handled by legislative bodies. The term is frequently used in government, diplomatic, and legal discourse, particularly regarding trade agreements, human rights conventions, and international protocols through organizations like the UN and EU.
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