assent to
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Such a move would also put future Quebec laws in doubt, as one of the key roles of the lieutenant-governor is to give royal assent to new legislation.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Along the way Mr. Warsh has some hope of securing some minimal degree of assent to reforms from other Fed policymakers, influential academics and investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
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
Even though George did not have much legislative power as a constitutional monarch, he remained engaged with politics and understood that it was his duty to give the royal assent to Parliament’s bills.
From National Geographic ● Jul. 3, 2023
Now all who heard cried out assent to this: the guest had spoken well; he must have passage.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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