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consent

Syllabification: (con·sent)
Pronunciation: /kənˈsent/

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Definition of consent

noun

  • permission for something to happen or agreement to do something:no change may be made without the consent of all the partners

verb

[no object]
  • give permission for something to happen:he consented to a search by a detective
  • agree to do something:he had consented to serve on the panel

Phrases

by common consent

with the agreement of all:it was, by common consent, our finest performance

informed consent

permission granted in the knowledge of the possible consequences, typically that which is given by a patient to a doctor for treatment with full knowledge of the possible risks and benefits.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French consente (noun), consentir (verb), from Latin consentire, from con- 'together' + sentire 'feel'

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