consent

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verb con·sent \kən-ˈsent\

Definition of consent

intransitive verb
1 : to give assent or approval : agree consent to being tested Her father consented to the marriage.
2 archaic : to be in concord in opinion or sentiment

consenter

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consentingly

play \kən-ˈsen-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

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Examples of consent in a Sentence

He was reluctant at first but finally consented.
refused to consent to the marriage

Origin and Etymology of consent

Middle English, from Anglo-French consentir, from Latin consentire, from com- + sentire to feel — more at sense

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First Known Use: 13th century

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Synonym Discussion of consent

assent, consent, accede, acquiesce, agree, subscribe mean to concur with what has been proposed. assent implies an act involving the understanding or judgment and applies to propositions or opinions. voters assented to the proposal consent involves the will or feelings and indicates compliance with what is requested or desired. consented to their daughter's going accede implies a yielding, often under pressure, of assent or consent. officials acceded to the prisoners' demands acquiesce implies tacit acceptance or forbearance of opposition. acquiesced to his boss's wishes agree sometimes implies previous difference of opinion or attempts at persuasion. finally agreed to come along subscribe implies not only consent or assent but hearty approval and active support. subscribes wholeheartedly to the idea

consent

noun con·sent

Definition of consent

1 : compliance in or approval of what is done or proposed by another : acquiescence he shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties — U.S. Constitution
2 : agreement as to action or opinion; specifically : voluntary agreement by a people to organize a civil society and give authority to the government

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Examples of consent in a Sentence

He did not give his consent for the use of his name in the advertisement.
No one may use the vehicle without the consent of the owner.

First Known Use of consent

14th century

CONSENT Defined for English Language Learners

consent

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verb

Definition of consent for English Language Learners

: to agree to do or allow something : to give permission for something to happen or be done

consent

noun

Definition of consent for English Language Learners

: permission for something to happen or be done
: agreement about an opinion or about something that will happen or be done

CONSENT Defined for Kids

consent

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verb con·sent \kən-ˈsent\

Definition of consent for Students

consented

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consenting

: to express willingness or approval : agree The mayor consented to speak at our banquet.

consent

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noun con·sent

Definition of consent for Students

: approval of or agreement with what is done or suggested by another person You must have a parent's consent to go on the trip.

Law Dictionary

consent

noun con·sent

Legal Definition of consent

1a : compliance in or approval of what is done or proposed by another; specifically : the voluntary agreement or acquiescence by a person of age or with requisite mental capacity who is not under duress or coercion and usually who has knowledge or understanding — see also age of consent, informed consent, rape, statutory rape b : a defense claiming that the victim consented to an alleged crime (as rape)
2 : agreement as to action or opinion shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties — U.S. Constitution art. II a contract is formed by the consent of the parties — Louisiana Civil Code; specifically : voluntary agreement by a people to organize a civil society and give authority to a government