批准书 (pī zhǔn shū) — instrument of ratification (formal document confirming a treaty or agreement)
Definition
Formal legal document by which a country officially confirms (批准) a treaty, making it binding. Used in diplomatic and legislative contexts — distinct from the broader word 协议 ('agreement'), which refers to the deal itself before ratification.
noun
instrument of ratification (formal document confirming a treaty or agreement)
Measure word · 份
Examples
- 批准书，。Liǎng guó jiāo huàn le pī zhǔn shū, tiáo yuē zhèng shì shēng xiào.The two countries exchanged instruments of ratification, and the treaty officially took effect.
- 批准书，。Zǒng tǒng zài pī zhǔn shū shàng qiān zì hòu, jiāng qí dì jiāo lián hé guó.After the president signed the instrument of ratification, he submitted it to the United Nations.
- 批准书。Zhè fèn pī zhǔn shū xū yào yì huì pī zhǔn cái néng shēng xiào.This instrument of ratification requires parliamentary approval before it can take effect.
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