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consent

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɛnt/

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Definition of consent

noun

[mass 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
  • [with infinitive] agree to do something:he had consented to serve as external assessor 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 full knowledge of the possible consequences, typically that which is given by a patient to a doctor for treatment with knowledge of the possible risks and benefits: written informed consent was obtained from each patient

Origin:

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

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Definition of consent in the US English dictionary

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