Enact
Enact verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.
Usage example: Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration
Ratify is a synonym for enact in establish topic. In some cases you can use "Ratify" instead a verb "Enact", when it comes to topics like authorize, make law.
Ratify
Ratify verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.
Mutual synonyms
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