LA ROYNE LE VEULT
\lˌa ɹˈɔ͡ɪn lə vjˈuːlt], \lˌa ɹˈɔɪn lə vjˈuːlt], \l_ˌa ɹ_ˈɔɪ_n l_ə_ v_j_ˈuː_l_t]\
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The old Norm. Fr. used by the Clerk of the Parliaments in giving, on behalf of the Queen, her royal assent to Acts is: to Acts granting public money, commonly called Money Bills, "La royne remercie ses bons sujets, accepte leur benevolence, et ainsi le veult," The Queen thanks her good subjects, accepts their aid, and assents; to all other public Acts, and to such private A. as Railway Company A., Acts for towns and gas, water, etc., simply "La royne le veult," The Queen assents; to A. affecting private individuals, their rights, estates, naturalization, etc., "Soit fait comme il est desire" Be it done as desired; upon a petition demanding a right, whether public or private, "Soit droit (the right) fait comme il est desire."
By Henry Percy Smith
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