Ratification
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the act or process of ratifying, or the state of being ratified a formal declaration of agreement to a treaty etc
Confirmation
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An official indicator that things will happen as plannedVerification that something has happenedA sacrament of sealing and strengthening in many Christian religions, often including a ceremony of anointing
Example sentence: Having been on the front lines of the confirmation battles involving Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Alito, I know firsthand what is at stake when the Senate exercises its 'advise and consent' power over federal judges.