royal assent
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
The action would require an act of Parliament, which would have to be approved by MPs and peers and would come into effect when given royal assent by the King.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026
The bill has yet to get royal assent but that is expected before the start of the 2026/27 school year.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025
When this bill reached England, the proprietaries determined to oppose its receiving the royal assent.
From Heroes of Science: Physicists by Garnett, William
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