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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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CONSENT definition: 1. permission or agreement: 2. agreement to sexual activity, given by someone who is free to…. Learn more.
The meaning of CONSENT is to give assent or approval : agree. How to use consent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Consent.
CONSENT meaning: 1. permission or agreement: 2. agreement to sexual activity, given by someone who is free to…. Learn more.
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 meanings: 1. to give assent or permission (to do something); agree; accede 2. obsolete to be in accord; agree in opinion,.... Click for more definitions.
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.
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 consent. the lowest age at which the law recognizes the right of a person to consent to sexual intercourse.
to agree to something or give your permission for something. When she told them what she intended, they readily consented. consent to something He reluctantly consented to the proposal. consent to do something She finally consented to answer our questions.
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.
