Ratification
Ratify
noun, verbal noun
If there is only semi criticism on a law ratification is still possible. It's only if everyone criticizes it that it won't be ratified.
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.
新戦略兵器削減条約の批准を最優先課題としています。
The ratification of New START is a maximum priority issue.