The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RATIFIED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result RATIFIED
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What does RATIFIED mean?
RATIFIED verb- To give formal consent to; make officially valid, sign off on.