ASSENTATION Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

assentation

noun

Definition of assentation

as in consent

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Noun

The 26-year-old suspect was identified only as a foreign national who has been granted legal asylum, in line with Greece’s strict data protection laws, which generally prohibit authorities from naming criminal suspects without their consent.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
More than a dozen states have followed suit since, and many others require in-person parental consent.

— Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of consent

Noun

Changing the charter requires the voters’ approval via referendum, whereas passing an ordinance simply requires the affirmative vote of eight council members and the assent of the mayor.

— Joseph Landers, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
Rhaenyra continues to fumble her assent to the Iron Throne while Daemon pushes for more aggressive tactics to answer their enemy’s assaults.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of assent

Noun

Warsh doesn’t think that’s smart, because Fed and consensus forecasts have often been wrong.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
If goals diverge, name the common aim, then suggest a simple route that honors both needs, and your upbeat spirit will make consensus easier.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of consensus

Noun

The agreement between the three US allies comes as Saudi Arabia faces threats on multiple fronts and would compel each country to intervene if another is attacked, much like the pact between NATO nations.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Williams also wanted to understand the agreement between the property owner and residents to help find suitable housing.

— Emily McLeod, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of agreement

Noun

The stages are primarily based on the amount, depth, and location of endometriosis lesions, as well as the presence of scar tissue and adhesions.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
That material would act as a physical barrier between separate coating applications, preventing adhesion failures when the coatings overlap.

— Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

Definition of adhesion

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Alderton has played a significant role in several major royal events, including Charles’s accession to the throne in 2022 and Harry and Meghan’s royal exit in 2020.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Alderton has played a massive role in supporting King Charles, 77, notably in preparing for the sovereign's 2022 accession to the throne, 2023 coronation ceremony and the first years of his reign.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Definition of accession

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Community colleges that want to offer non-credit classes are able to move especially fast, because the approval process is less cumbersome.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Government support can improve access to financing and, of course, accelerate approvals, which will give customers greater confidence that nuclear power will remain part of long-term energy policy.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of approval

Noun

Participants agree to release and hold harmless Company, the Podcast and Podcast hosts from any claims arising out of participation in the Competition or the acceptance or use of any prize.

— The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Examples, from vaccine acceptance to accessibility features, demonstrate how identity and practical needs serve as essential filters.

— Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of acceptance

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