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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

It is expected to gain royal assent this week.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Meanwhile, a bill quashing convictions of sub-postmasters affected by the Horizon scandal was approved by Parliament on Thursday and will become law later today when it is given royal assent.

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

My decided opinion is, that the royal assent should no longer be withheld from the act of the colonial legislature.

From History of Prince Edward Island by Campbell, Duncan

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