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consent

1 consent /kənˈsɛnt/ verb
consents; consented; consenting
1 consent
/kənˈsɛnt/
verb
consents; consented; consenting
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONSENT
[no object] formal
: to agree to do or allow something : to give permission for something to happen or be done often + to
sometimes followed by to + verb
2 consent /kənˈsɛnt/ noun
2 consent
/kənˈsɛnt/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONSENT
[noncount] somewhat formal
: permission for something to happen or be done
◊ A consent form is a document that you sign in order to officially give your permission for something to happen or be done.
see also age of consent, informed consent
: agreement about an opinion or about something that will happen or be done