assented; assenting; assents
Definition of assent
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
assent to a proposal
assent
nounDefinition of assent (Entry 2 of 2)
: an act of agreeing to something especially after thoughtful consideration : an act of assenting : acquiescence, agreement
She gave her assent to the proposal.
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The first known use of assent was in the 13th century
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