Public testimony

Describing or explaining something in public, like in a courtroom. 



Word Structure

PUH-blik

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teh-stih-moh-nee

Sentence Examples

The vote to ratify the amendment failed.

The first Congress ratified the Constitution.

The U.S. and the E.U. ratify trade treaties.

Semantic Relatives

Constituent

Legislature

Law



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 4 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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