written consent

noun

somewhat formal
: a document giving permission
We need written consent before we can publish the photograph.

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During the interview in the emergency room, Heskett gave investigators written consent to search his phone. Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025 On Tuesday, the Florida Department of State confirmed its involvement in the flights from Texas to Sacramento and sent video of migrants giving verbal and written consent to be transported to California. Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 7 June 2023

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“Written consent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/written%20consent. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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