Ratification Definition: What Is Ratification in Contract Law?

    By Sean Heck on 04/3/25

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    What is contract ratification? A contract is not legally binding until it is ratified. Once a contract is ratified, it is transformed from a tentative agreement into a legally enforceable contract. However, the ratification process can be compromised by ambiguous terms and conditions, errors in the management of the agreement, and uncertainties about the authority of the parties involved. To elucidate the purpose of ratifying a contract and how to avoid issues, let's explore contract ratification in detail in this blog post.

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    The 8 Stages of the Contract Lifecycle

    By Jamie Reedy on 05/20/24

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    Contracts are legally binding - and thus need to be executed properly.  Legal teams should equip themselves with a thorough understanding of the contract lifecycle management process.  The contract lifecycle is the process under which a contract is authored, reviewed, sent for signature, executed, and - potentially - renewed. 

    The "lifecycle" is an archetype used to compartmentalize and understand a contract's complex evolution.  The lifecycle begins with contract requests and concludes when these requests are fulfilled - with the possibility of managing contract renewal.  Let's further explore the eight stages of the contract lifecycle below and how digital contract management software can help streamline your contracting processes. 

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    What is Contract Lifecycle Management?

    By Sean Heck on 03/15/24

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    Organizations of all sizes face the need to juggle multiple digital contracts simultaneously, with each contract being at a different stage of the contract lifecycle. Leading contract management software saves time, reduces risks, improves productivity, and maximizes a contract's value. But what is the contract lifecycle management process? Read on to find out!

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    Your CLM Platform - How to Set Sail Toward Better Contract Management

    By Camryn Wolk on 06/9/22

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    Navigating your CLM Platform can be difficult if you aren't equipped with a thorough understanding of the contract lifecycle.  The contract lifecycle is the process under which a contract is authored, reviewed, sent for signature, executed, and - possibly – renewed.  The "lifecycle" is an archetype used to characterize and understand a contract's complex growth.  The lifecycle voyage begins with contract requests and ends when said requests are achieved – with the feasibility of contract renewal.  With so many complex processes involved in contract lifecycle management, it can be easy to sail toward the treacherous waters of contract mismanagement.  With a strong sense of how to leverage leading CLM software, however, you can quickly get your legal operations sea legs!  Read on to learn how you can set sail toward better contract management.

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