Ratifier
(noun)
A person or organization who formally approves or confirms a treaty, agreement, or other legal instrument.
Origin:
Mid 17th century: from ratify + -er.
Examples:
- The United States Senate was the ratifier of the treaty.
- The treaty needed the ratifier of at least two-thirds of the member states to take effect.
- The ratifier of the treaty was responsible for ensuring its implementation.
- The ratifier of the agreement was the head of state.
- The treaty was finally ratified by the required number of ratifiers.