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- Dictionaryconsent/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"
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agreement to sexual activity, given by someone who is free to choose and able to choose (because of being old enough, being able to think or communicate clearly, etc.): Consent is defined in UK law. Consent cannot be given by a person who is underage, intoxicated or incapacitated by drugs or alcohol, or asleep or unconscious.
The meaning of CONSENT is to give assent or approval : agree. How to use consent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Consent.
agreement to sexual activity, given by someone who is free to choose and able to choose (because of being old enough, being able to think or communicate clearly, etc.): Consent is defined in UK law. Consent cannot be given by a person who is underage, intoxicated or incapacitated by drugs or alcohol, or asleep or unconscious.
Consent definition: to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often followed by to or an infinitive). See examples of CONSENT used in a sentence.
1. to give assent or permission (to do something); agree; accede. 2. (intransitive) obsolete. to be in accord; agree in opinion, feelings, etc. noun. 3. acquiescence to or acceptance of something done or planned by another; permission. 4.
Definition of consent noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
CONSENT definition: 1. permission for someone to do something: 2. used to say that everyone agrees about something…. Learn more.
n. 1. Acceptance or approval of what is planned or done by another; acquiescence. See Synonyms at permission. 2. Agreement as to opinion or a course of action: She was chosen by common consent to speak for the group.
Consent is permission that can be given or taken away. On the night of the school dance, your parents might consent to extend your curfew by an hour. A homeowner who won't give a developer consent to tear down her house and build a shopping mall might finally consent after receiving a very large check from the developer.
Definition of consent verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
