1. A formal judgment or determination that confirms, approves, or validates a previous action, agreement, or decision
The court issued a ratifying decision that upheld the original contract.
O tribunal emitiu uma decisão ratificadora que manteve o contrato original.
2. A ruling that officially endorses or sanctions something previously done or agreed upon
The board's ratifying decision confirmed the executive's authority to proceed with the merger.
A decisão ratificadora do conselho confirmou a autoridade do executivo para prosseguir com a fusão.