finalization

noun

Definition of finalizationnext
as in ratification

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  1. ratification
  2. approval
  3. sanction
  4. support
  5. endorsement
Noun
  • Carter's presidential victories included arranging the Camp David Accords that established a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, the ratification of the Panama Canal treaties, and the normalization of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China.
    Jacob Knutson, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
  • All President Biden has to do is tell the national archivist to sign it, a no-brainer to those in favor of ratification.
    Amy Shoenthal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of ratification
Noun
  • Biden’s approval of the controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska draws into question the country’s commitment to a transition to clean energy while there is still money to be made in fossil fuels.
    Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
  • China has passed regulations requiring its government to bless the export of technology like TikTok's algorithm, meaning any sale would need the approval of Beijing.
    Bobby Allyn, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of approval
Noun
  • Trump has named a number of China hard-liners among his Cabinet picks, including Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., his nominee for secretary of state, who is under Chinese government sanctions over his criticism of the crackdown on dissent in the Chinese territory of Hong Kong.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Iran may be forced to make compromises — like scaling back or dropping support for proxies — in exchange for sanctions relief.
    Greg Myre, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of sanction
Noun
  • Andrew Whitworth, a former offensive lineman who spent five seasons with the Rams, gave a speech at the State Farm Stadium, showing his support to the L.A. community.
    Renan Botelho, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Bond yields dropped slightly on a light wholesale inflation report , giving support to stocks.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of support
Noun
  • Loading your audio article Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez pushed back Thursday against his placement on a list of untrustworthy law enforcement officers, saying the move by former State Attorney Andrew Bain was revenge for not offering his endorsement in November’s election.
    Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Authentic customer endorsements and content are beneficial to the brand and should be reflected in existing loyalty frameworks, given that 77% of consumers are more likely to engage with content that feels genuine and relatable.
    Manu Mathew, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of endorsement
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