Royal Assent
/ˈrɔɪəl əˈsɛnt/
Definitions
- (n.) Formal approval by a monarch or sovereign to enact a bill into law.
The bill became law after receiving royal assent from the monarch.
Forms
- royal assent
- royal assents
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Commentary
Royal assent is a constitutional formality in many monarchies, marking the final step in the legislative process before a bill becomes law.
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