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Sir Gregory has assented, and arrangements are to be made, and lawyers are to be consulted, and we are to be what Walter calls deputy Squire and Squiress at Dunripple.

From The Vicar of Bullhampton by Trollope, Anthony

Hence they can and do reject proposals which the legislature has assented to.

From Direct Legislation by the Citizenship through the Initiative and Referendum by Sullivan, James William

She has," assented Vixen, with a remorseful sigh; "I fear I'm bringing her sandy hairs with sorrow to the grave.

From Vixen, Volume I. by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

If she has assented, well and good; but, if she hasn't, she'll bring displeasure upon her own self, and won't she feel out of countenance, if all of you are present?

From Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books by Joly, H. Bencraft

It is expressly provided that it will not be binding upon them till a majority has assented to its stipulations.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 3, part 1: Andrew Jackson (Second Term) by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)