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unratified

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective unratified has 1 sense
  1. unratified - lacking legal authority; "the unratified Equal Right Amendment"
    Antonym:
    legal (indirect, via illegal)

Definitions from the Web

Definition

Unratified (adjective) refers to something that has not been formally approved or confirmed, often as a result of lacking the required process, agreement, or authorization.

Senses

1. Legal: In the context of law or international agreements, unratified signifies that a treaty, contract, or agreement has not been formally accepted or given official consent by the relevant parties.

2. Organizational: Describing a decision, resolution, or act that has not been officially confirmed or validated by the appropriate authority in an organization or institution.

3. Personal: Pertaining to an individual's choice, action, or commitment that has not been officially embraced or carried out.

Sample Sentences

1. Despite being signed by several countries, the treaty remained unratified as it failed to gain approval from the required majority.

2. The board members were unable to reach a consensus, leaving the proposed policy unratified.

3. Mary's resignation letter was left unratified by the company, as they saw great potential in her and wished to retain her.

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