royal assent
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
But the U.K. government prevented the bill from receiving royal assent — the final formality before legislation becomes a law.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023
Accordingly, on April 25, Lord Elgin proceeded to the Parliament Buildings and gave the royal assent to these and other bills.
From The Day of Sir John Macdonald A Chronicle of the First Prime Minister of the Dominion by Pope, Joseph, Sir
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