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consent

9 ENTRIES FOUND:

1con·sent

verb \kən-ˈsent\

Definition of CONSENT

intransitive verb
1
: to give assent or approval : agree <consent to being tested>
2
archaic : to be in concord in opinion or sentiment
con·sent·er noun
con·sent·ing·ly \-ˈsen-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of CONSENT

  1. He was reluctant at first but finally consented.
  2. <refused to consent to the marriage>

Origin of CONSENT

Middle English, from Anglo-French consentir, from Latin consentire, from com- + sentire to feel — more at sense
First Known Use: 13th century

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