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Ratification

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is, in the Book of Common Prayer, used to indicate the act of confirming and sanctioning something previously done by another, as in assuming the obligations of baptism at the reception of confirmation.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Ratification'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​r/ratification.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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