royal assent

British

noun

(in Britain) the formal signing of an act of Parliament by the sovereign, by which it becomes law

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royal assent

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

It is expected to gain royal assent this week.

From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2025

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

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 Henry B. Stanton

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