Jennifer enters into a contract when she is sixteen. When she reaches the age of majority she may manifest her intent to be bound to the contract; that is, to ____ the contract.
A) adjudicate
B) exculpate
C) ratify
D) covenant
E) assert

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Ratification is the act of confirming or approving a previously unauthorized or illegal action, such as a contract entered into by a minor. Once Jennifer reaches the age of majority, she has the option to ratify the contract and be legally bound to its terms. Therefore, choice C is the best option.

Jennifer Enters into a Contract When She Is Sixteen