ratified change

[ˈrætɪfaɪd tʃeɪndʒ]
noun phrasepl: ratified changes
mudança ratificada
1. A modification or alteration that has been formally approved, confirmed, or sanctioned by an authorized body or person with the power to make it official
The ratified change to the company's policy was announced to all employees.
A mudança ratificada na política da empresa foi anunciada a todos os funcionários.
2. An amendment or revision that has received formal consent or endorsement through an official process
The ratified change to the constitution required approval from the legislative body.
A mudança ratificada na constituição exigiu aprovação do órgão legislativo.
This is a formal, technical term commonly used in legal, corporate, and governmental contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it frequently appears in official documents, board meeting minutes, and legal proceedings. The term reflects the importance of formal authorization and democratic processes in institutional decision-making.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
approved changeconfirmed changeendorsed modificationsanctioned alteration
Antonyms / Antônimos
rejected changevetoed changeunapproved modificationpending change

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudança ratificada
Standard formal usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
mudança ratificada / alteração ratificada
Both forms commonly used in corporate and governmental settings
Portugal
alteração ratificada
Preferred term in Portuguese legal and administrative documents

Related Words

ratificationamendmentapprovalendorsementmodificationrevisionauthorization

Related Idioms & Phrases

seal of approval
stamp of approval
green light
give the go-ahead
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