Consent - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kənˈsent|  American pronunciation of the word consent
Brit.  |kənˈsent|  British pronunciation of the word consent

noun

- permission to do something
he indicated his consent

verb

- give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to (syn: accept)

Extra examples

He was reluctant at first but finally consented.

...refused to consent to the marriage...

He did not give his consent for the use of his name in the advertisement.

No one may use the vehicle without the consent of the owner.

She consented to marry him.

He took the car without the owner's consent.

Her parents gave their consent to the marriage.

A patient can refuse consent for a particular treatment at any time.

Most owners are happy to have their names used for publicity if this is done with their prior consent.

Informed consent was obtained from all participants before the study began.

The chairman was elected by common consent (=with most people agreeing).

Her father reluctantly consented to the marriage.

He rarely consents to do interviews.

Will your father consent to the marriage?

Changes to the property can't be done without their explicit consent.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: consent
he/she/it: consents
present participle: consenting
past tense: consented
past participle: consented
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