Meaning of consent in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kənˈsɛnt/

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  1. Verb

    consent

    Definitions

    1. give an affirmative reply to

    Examples

    • « respond favorably to »
    • « I cannot accept your invitation »
    • « I go for this resolution »

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  2. Noun

    consent

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. permission to do something

    Examples

    • « he indicated his consent »

    Derived terms

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