noun

consent

consent, agreement, permission

He gave his consent for the surgery.

He gave his consent for the surgery.

They can't publish your photo without your consent.

They can't publish your photo without your consent.

to give one's consent ((to/for sth.)) He gave his consent for the surgery.

without sb.'s consent You can't enter without my consent.

Synonyms: permission, agreement, approval; Antonyms: refusal, dissent

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'sentire' (to feel). The idea is of 'feeling together' or agreeing.

This is the noun form of the verb 'to consent'. Think of it as the permission you give.

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