finalization

noun

Definition of finalizationnext
as in ratification

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  1. ratification
  2. approval
  3. sanction
  4. support
  5. endorsement
Noun
  • The new contract includes a 38 percent wage increase over the next four years and a $12,000 ratification bonus.
    Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The deal includes pay raises of 38% over four years, and ratification and productivity bonuses.
    David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of ratification
Noun
  • Insurers also typically need approval from regulators to raise consumer premiums, which takes time.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Kim was taken into custody early Wednesday following a Seoul court's approval of a warrant accusing him of orchestrating a rebellion and abusing his authority.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of approval
Noun
  • Zourabichvili on Thursday thanked Zelenskyy for the sanctions.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
  • This followed the latest tranche of U.S. sanctions against Russia which targeted dozens of financial institutions including Gazprombank, which had been used for foreign purchasers of Russian gas payments.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of sanction
Noun
  • Around-the-clock customer support, unlimited 0% processing, lifetime price guarantees, and next-day replacements are just a few of the perks of working with Slice.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Grenell, who has a home in Palm Springs and previously taught at the USC Annenberg School of Communication, has also drawn both support and derision from California lawmakers.
    Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of support
Noun
  • However, the endorsement comes after reports that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has been actively working to sink Ocasio-Cortez’s bid for the Oversight Committee leadership role.
    Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
  • While Musk’s comments could have made a difference, the last-minute endorsement leaves Johnson with very limited time.
    Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of endorsement
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“Finalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalization. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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