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Made officially valid (8)

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I believe the answer is:

ratified

(Other definitions for ratified that I've seen before include "Formally validated" , "Confirmed or accepted agreement or treaty" , "Made agreement officially valid" , "Formally confirmed" , "Gave formal consent to" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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