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consent - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'consent' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Consent [ n.]
- Agreement in opinion or sentiment; the being of one mind; accord.
- Correspondence in parts, qualities, or operations; agreement; harmony; coherence.
- Voluntary accordance with, or concurrence in, what is done or proposed by another; acquiescence; compliance; approval; permission.
- Capable, deliberate, and voluntary assent or agreement to, or concurrence in, some act or purpose, implying physical and mental power and free action.
- Sympathy. See Sympathy, 4.
2 . Consent [ v. i.]
- To agree in opinion or sentiment; to be of the same mind; to accord; to concur.
- To indicate or express a willingness; to yield to guidance, persuasion, or necessity; to give assent or approval; to comply.
3 . Consent [ v. t.]
- To grant; to allow; to assent to; to admit.

Meaning of 'consent' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . consent [ n]
Meaning (1):
- permission to do something
Example in sentence:
  • he indicated his consent;
  • she was granted leave to speak
2 . consent [ v]
Meaning (2):
- give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
Example in sentence:
  • I cannot accept your invitation;
  • I go for this resolution