assent

Example Sentences

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All of the queen’s, and now the king’s, functions are performed by a governor general acting as their direct representative — assenting to all legislation and determining who becomes Prime Minister.

From New York Times

While the monarch still formally gives assent to every piece of legislation, Hoyle said he had “never known the monarch to object to what the House of Commons does.”

From Washington Times

With the Senate's approval, the bill just needs royal assent from the governor general to become law.

From Reuters

The bust was first exhibited at the museum in May 2022, with the assent of German art officials.

From Washington Times

The UK government used section 35 of the Scotland Act to prevent the bill receiving royal assent - essentially being signed off by the King and becoming law.

From BBC