ratified vs sanctioned

ratified and sanctioned both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ratified	No	Yes	No	No
sanctioned	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, ratified and sanctioned are synonyms defined as:

ratified and sanctioned: formally approved and invested with legal authority

ratified (adjective)	sanctioned (adjective)
formally approved and invested with legal authority	established by authority; given authoritative approval
	formally approved and invested with legal authority
	conforming to orthodox or recognized rules