The Bastedo incident is the last in Canada where a vice-regal representative refused royal assent.

The assemblage of prelates refused assent, and the Calvinists would not sign up to the Lutheran Confession.

His fancy, which was not perhaps of a very lively character, applauded both the matter and the style; but the more judicial functions of his mind refused assent.

While in opposition he brought forward the Triennial Bill, to which the King refused assent.

This function is in practice exercised by the Governor of Queensland, who conventionally will never refuse assent to a bill that has passed the Legislative Assembly.

Britain refused assent two months later, saying that although the colony was self-governing, it did not have the power to rename itself.

However several instances have been recorded where a governor has questioned the technical basis of a proposed regulation, refused assent, and the order has been returned to the relevant department for revision.

Refuse assent to legislation.

Zeb was doing Old Stone Face, refusing assent or dissent.

As already mentioned, not since Queen Anne's reign has a monarch refused assent.