What's the difference between rarification and ratification?

Rarification


Definition:

  • (n.) See Rarefaction.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) In muscle tissue that purported pattern of vascular rarification has been associated with a simultaneous loss of slow twitch fibers.
  • (2) The data indicate that there is neither an anatomical rarification of capillaries, nor a loss of FOG or SO fibers in spontaneous hypertension.
  • (3) Stage 2 is rarification along the fracture line, usually on the volar pole.
  • (4) We note that the rarification of what was originally nonsign depiction is clearly an important source of regular ASL signs.
  • (5) 2) Rarification of the entire cortical capillary bed.
  • (6) The reduced endurance of the soleus of hypertensive rats was not associated with either fiber redifferentiation or capillary "rarification," and the majority of the decline in force with time could not be attributed to impaired neuromuscular transmission.
  • (7) The rarification of the post-glomerular capillaries is interpreted to be a pressure atrophy, whereas the reduction in the number of renal glomeruli and the concommitant diminuation of their capillary loops is thought to represent a functional atrophy.
  • (8) Diffuse rarification of bone tissue is also typical of such cases.
  • (9) These changes were manifested in a greater degree and appeared sooner with an increase in the extent of rarification of the atmosphere.
  • (10) Measurements were performed at constant flow and during 1) shifts in filtration-absorbtion, 2) alterations of perfused capillary wall area (graded rarification of capillary network by microsphere injection) and 3) during alterations of permeability (i.a.
  • (11) Whether, in addition to the increased incorporation of collagen and a rarification of the smooth muscle, the thickness to radius ratio also increases above that usual for the age group in chronic hypertension is still not clear, but it is not essential for the explanation of the greater increase in the delta-c-p.

Ratification


Definition:

  • (n.) The act of ratifying; the state of being ratified; confirmation; sanction; as, the ratification of a treaty.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The US signed Kyoto, but President Bill Clinton never submitted it for ratification to a hostile Senate, which made it clear it would oppose on economic grounds any deal that did not set binding targets for the developing world, code for China.
  • (2) Breakthrough as US and China agree to ratify Paris climate deal Read more The prime minister used her maiden speech at the United Nations in New York to say the UK remained determined to “play our part in the international effort against climate change … In a demonstration of our commitment to the agreement reached in Paris, the UK will start its domestic procedures to enable ratification of the Paris agreement and complete these before the end of the year,” she said.
  • (3) He suggested that Cameron might promise a referendum even if EU-wide ratification has already taken place.
  • (4) Jukka Leskelä, director of power generation at Finnish Energy Industries , which represents distribution companies, said: “We expect to have parliamentary ratification in December of the government’s positive decision in principle.” Rosatom, which will supply the reactor, currently holds a 34% stake in the project.
  • (5) While the US has signed the ATT, the Senate has vowed to reject the treaty’s ratification.
  • (6) The French parliament's recent ratification of the fiscal treaty drawn up by "Merkozy" before him was a fraught process, with those on the left of his party rebelling and others on the left taking to the streets.
  • (7) The government and its supporters have positioned the constitution's successful passage as both the only means of creating a stable and democratic state and as an informal ratification of former president Mohamed Morsi's overthrow.
  • (8) One advantage (and sometimes weakness) of that process was that commitments were only politically binding on member-states: the rules were easy to update in the light of experience, and did not need to go through lengthy ratification processes.
  • (9) Lizzie McLeod, senior policy adviser at UK NGO Traidcraft, which has protested against the treaty's ratification in Britain, said it could allow British companies to challenge the Colombian government over its land reform programme.
  • (10) These data were confronted with the needs resulting both from the present model of workers health care as well as with those arising from ratification of ILO Convention No 161 of 1985.
  • (11) Once endorsed, the controversial austerity package will be sent to the parliament for ratification.
  • (12) The new rules were first laid before parliament on June 13 under the negative resolution procedure, meaning that no formal parliamentary ratification is necessary.
  • (13) The politicisation of the European process of ratification has been most surprising and, at times, disconcerting.
  • (14) The Conservatives say Tony Blair's pledge in the 2005 election to hold a referendum on the EU constitution means that Britain's failure to hold a referendum on the Lisbon treaty – the son of the constitution – invalidates the parliamentary ratification process.
  • (15) Ratification by shareholders would lock Royal Mail into the agreement beyond its five-year term unless investors chose to overturn the charter at a later date.
  • (16) Cherry picking is not an option.” Barnier said that if the UK triggered article 50 by the end of March, as Theresa May has said she would, formal negotiations on Britain’s departure from the EU could start “a few weeks later”, but agreement would need to be reached by October 2018 to allow time for ratification.
  • (17) Although ILO health and safety standards are directed toward the enhancement of occupational health and safety practice, political issues impede their widespread application despite individual national ratifications.
  • (18) The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, has stated that the ratification process alone for a UK-EU deal would take six months.
  • (19) The Troika is like a cat with a mouse, tormenting then eventually killing its plaything While ballymichael flags up the political hurdles that leaders are struggling to overcome: Germany is in the middle of its budget ratification process, and Schäuble yesterday was understandably being rhetorically kicked all around the Bundestag Chamber for not balancing the budget, even when the circumstances are so favourable, by the SPD and Greens.
  • (20) In addition to the appointment of a CEO by the losing candidate, the framework also calls for that post to be replaced by a new prime minister position after ratification by a Loya Jirga, or nationwide conference of elders and tribal chiefs.

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