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Meaning of the word consent in English

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consent

US /kənˈsent/
UK /kənˈsent/
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Noun

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example:
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The patient gave her consent for the surgery.
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You need parental consent to participate in the trip.
Synonym:
agreement permission assent approval authorization

Verb

give permission for something to happen or agree to do something

Example:
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She finally consented to the marriage.
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He would not consent to their demands.
Synonym:
agree assent permit allow authorize
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consenting consent to written consent informed consent without the consent of silence is half consent