Noun
royal assent (uncountable)
(government) The method by which a constitutional monarch formally approves and promulgates an act of his or her nation's parliament, thus making it a law.
Although the king could not make ecclesiastical law, all papal regulations without royal assent were invalid in France. Source: Internet
For instance, the monarch of the United Kingdom can theoretically exercise an absolute veto over legislation by withholding royal assent. Source: Internet
Green, p. 133 At first, Anne withheld royal assent to the act, but granted it the following year when the Estates threatened to withhold supply, endangering Scottish support for England's wars. Source: Internet
Holmes (2002). p. 277. Wellington had threatened to resign as Prime Minister if the King ( George IV ) did not give his Royal Assent. Source: Internet
A number of governors-general have reserved Royal Assent for particular legislation for the Queen. Source: Internet
All bills passed are given Royal Assent before becoming law. Source: Internet