assent
Example Sentences
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This would need to be approved by MPs and peers, and would come into effect when given royal assent by the King.
From BBC
The action would require an act of Parliament, which would have to be approved by MPs and peers and would come into effect when given royal assent by the King.
From BBC
Moderna resisted, but agreed to provide test subjects with enhanced disclosures on its informed consent form, to which the FDA assented.
From Los Angeles Times
She just grunted her assent and said not to make a racket when he came home.
From Literature
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Warren, wiping his mouth on his scarf, grunted assent.
From Literature
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