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viceregal assent

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noun

  1. the formal signing of an act of parliament by a governor general, by which it becomes law

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Advancing to within twelve paces of the Throne, Sir Evelyn Howell, Foreign Secretary to the Government of India, loudly asked viceregal assent to proceed with creation of the new Governor's Province and with the installation as Governor of Lieut.

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