royal assent
Britishnoun
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The Ministry of Justice as so far declined to grant royal assent on the basis that key safeguards including around coercion had not been written directly into the Isle of Man bill.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
MPs supported the government's motion by 272 votes to 64, with the bill now returning to the Lords for what looks to be the final consideration before it receives royal assent and becomes law.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
This would need to be approved by MPs and peers, and would come into effect when given royal assent by the King.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
But it has now finally been passed, without the amendment, and will become law once royal assent is given.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2025
The English bill received the royal assent on the 7th of June, 1832.
From Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland by Stanton, Henry B.
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