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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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

When it gets royal assent, ministers will also have new powers to regulate tobacco, vaping and nicotine products, including their flavours and packaging.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The bill will receive royal assent today, the formal process by which the King approves the bill into law.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

The monarch also gives royal assent to bills passed by Parliament, meaning that all legislation must receive his sign-off to become law.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Subject to the royal assent they might elect their own chief magistrate, bishop and judges.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various

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