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   consent

   /kənˈsɛnt/

   noun

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

   verb

   • 1. give permission for something to happen: "he consented to a search by a detective"
   • ▪ agree to do something: "he had consented to serve as external assessor on the panel"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French consente (noun), consentir (verb), from Latin consentire, from con- ‘together’ + sentire ‘feel’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   seek/apply for/obtain (sb's) consent Frequently, for smaller contracts, builders do not formally obtain consent. agreement between two or more people or groups: by mutual consent In a statement, CSR said their chief executive was leaving by mutual consent.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › consentConsent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONSENT is to give assent or approval : agree. How to use consent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Consent.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ConsentConsent - Wikipedia

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   Consent occurs when one person voluntarily agrees to the proposal or desires of another. It is a term of common speech, with specific definitions as used in such fields as the law, medicine, research, and sexual relationships. Consent as understood in specific contexts may differ from its everyday meaning.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONSENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   consent to My aunt never married because her father wouldn't consent to her marriage. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples to say yes to a suggestion or idea

6. www.verywellmind.com › consent-importance-types-and-examplesConsent: Definition, Importance, Types, and Examples - Verywell...

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   Jun 9, 2023 · It’s important for every person involved in the activity to give their consent, otherwise sexual activity without consent is considered sexual assault or rape. This article explores what consent is, why it’s important, how to ask for it, what it includes and what it does not.

7. www.aware.org.sg › information › rapeUnderstanding Consent | AWARE Singapore

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   Consent is the communication of agreement by which one person allows another person to give and/or receive sexual acts. Anything done without consent trespasses on your rights to bodily integrity and sexual autonomy. Consent must be freely and voluntarily given.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONSENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CONSENT definition: 1. permission for someone to do something: 2. used to say that everyone agrees about something…. Learn more.