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consent
[ kuhn-sent ]
verb (used without object)
- to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often followed by to or an infinitive):
He consented to the proposal. We asked her permission, and she consented.
- Archaic. to agree in sentiment, opinion, etc.; be in harmony.
noun
- permission, approval, or agreement; sanction; acquiescence:
He gave his consent to the marriage.
Synonyms: ,
- agreement in sentiment, opinion, a course of action, etc.:
By common consent he was appointed official delegate.
- Archaic. accord; concord; harmony.
consent
/ əˈɛԳ /
verb
- to give assent or permission (to do something); agree; accede
- obsolete.intr to be in accord; agree in opinion, feelings, etc
noun
- acquiescence to or acceptance of something done or planned by another; permission
- accordance or harmony in opinion; agreement (esp in the phrase with one consent )
- age of consentthe lowest age at which the law recognizes the right of a person to consent to sexual intercourse
Derived Forms
- DzˈԳٱ, noun
- DzˈԳپԲ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- Dz·Գİ noun
- Dz·ԳiԲ· adverb
- ԴDzcDz·Գ noun
- ԴDzcDz·Գing adjective noun
- cDz·Գ noun verb (used without object)
- cDz·Գ verb (used without object)
- ܲcDz·ԳiԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of consent1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Highland Council planning officials, in a report to councillors, recommended granting outline planning consent to Springfield Properties with some conditions.
Since taking office, he’s faced many of the problems that bedeviled prior sheriffs: poor jail conditions, sprawling consent decrees, allegations about deputy gangs and persistent staffing woes.
It also says it operates with the consent of the Tripoli government.
A solid parliamentary bloc means that virtually no major decision has been possible without Hezbollah's consent.
Frances Ridout, director of the Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre, says those convicted of sharing intimate images without consent are sometimes given their devices back.
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