Explanation
The option that is closer in meaning to the word "ratify" is:
A) Sanction
Explanation: "Ratify" means to formally approve or confirm something, typically through an official process or by giving it legal validity. It implies the endorsement or authorization of a decision, agreement, or action. Similarly, "sanction" can mean to give official approval or authorization to something, often in the context of a rule, law, or policy. Both "ratify" and "sanction" involve the idea of giving official approval, making "sanction" the option that shares a similar meaning to "ratify." Options B) Probe (to investigate or explore), C) Trivialize (to make something seem unimportant or insignificant), and D) Condemn (to express strong disapproval or criticize severely) have different meanings and are not synonymous with "ratify."
