What does Consent mean?

Definitions for Consent
kənˈsɛntcon·sent

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. consentverb

    permission to do something

    "he indicated his consent"

  2. accept, consent, go forverb

    give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

    "I cannot accept your invitation"; "I go for this resolution"

Wiktionary

  1. consentnoun

    Voluntary agreement or permission

  2. consentverb

    To express willingness, to give permission.

    I've consented to have the procedure performed.

  3. consentverb

    To cause to sign a consent form.

  4. Etymology: Recorded in since circa 1225, from consentir, from consentire, present active infinitive of consentio, itself from com- + sentio

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. CONSENTnoun

    Etymology: consensus, Latin.

    If you shall cleave to my consent, when ’tis,
    It shall make honour for you. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

    I am far from excusing or denying that compliance; for plenary consent it was not. Charles I .

    When thou can’st truly call these virtues thine,
    Be wise and free, by heav’n’s consent and mine. John Dryden, Pers.

    The fighting winds would stop there and admire,
    Learning, consent and concord from his lyre. Abraham Cowley, David.

    Demons found
    In fire, air, flood, or under ground,
    Whose power hath a true consent
    With planet or with element. John Milton.

    Such is the world’s great harmony that springs
    From union, order, full consent of things. Alexander Pope, Ess. on Man.

  2. To Consentverb

    Etymology: consentio, Latin.

    Ye comets, scourge the bad revolting stars
    That have consented unto Henry’s death. William Shakespeare, Henry VI.

    In this we consent unto you, if ye will be as we be. Genesis.

    Their num’rous thunder would awake
    Dull earth, which does with heav’n consent
    To all they wrote. Edmund Waller.

Wikipedia

  1. Consent

    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. For example, a person with a mental disorder, a low mental age, or under the legal age of sexual consent may willingly engage in a sexual act that still fails to meet the legal threshold for consent as defined by applicable law. United Nations agencies and initiatives in sex education programs believe that teaching the topic of consent as part of a comprehensive sexuality education is beneficial. Types of consent include implied consent, express consent, informed consent and unanimous consent.

ChatGPT

  1. consent

    Consent refers to the voluntary agreement or permission given by someone, after clearly understanding and considering all the necessary and relevant information, to another party to proceed with a proposed action, activity, or decision. Consent is necessary and legally required in various situations, including in medical procedures, sexual activities, data sharing, etc., as it signifies mutual respect, creating a safe environment for involvement and participation.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Consentverb

    to agree in opinion or sentiment; to be of the same mind; to accord; to concur

  2. Consentverb

    to indicate or express a willingness; to yield to guidance, persuasion, or necessity; to give assent or approval; to comply

  3. Consentverb

    to grant; to allow; to assent to; to admit

  4. Consentnoun

    agreement in opinion or sentiment; the being of one mind; accord

  5. Consentnoun

    correspondence in parts, qualities, or operations; agreement; harmony; coherence

  6. Consentnoun

    voluntary accordance with, or concurrence in, what is done or proposed by another; acquiescence; compliance; approval; permission

  7. Consentnoun

    capable, deliberate, and voluntary assent or agreement to, or concurrence in, some act or purpose, implying physical and mental power and free action

  8. Consentnoun

    sympathy. See Sympathy, 4

Wikidata

  1. Consent

    Consent refers to the provision of approval or agreement, particularly and especially after thoughtful consideration.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Consent

    kon-sent′, v.i. to be of the same mind: to agree: to give assent: to yield: to comply.—v.t. (Milt.) to allow.—n. agreement: accordance with the actions or opinions of another: concurrence: advice, counsel.—adj. Consentā′neous, agreeable or accordant: consistent with.—adv. Consentā′neouslyns. Consentā′neousness, Consentanē′ity.—n. Consen′tience, state of being consentient: imperfect consciousness.—adj. Consen′tient, agreeing in mind or in opinion.—adv. Consent′ingly.—Age of consent, the age at which a person is considered in the eyes of the law competent to give consent to certain acts; Be of consent (Shak.), to be accessory; With one consent, unanimously. [L. consentīrecon, with, sentīre, to feel, to think.]

Editors Contribution

  1. consent

    To agree or give permission.

    They both did consent to marriage to confirm their love for each other.


    Submitted by MaryC on February 29, 2020  

British National Corpus

  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Consent' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3056

  2. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Consent' in Nouns Frequency: #1266

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Consent in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Consent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Consent in a Sentence

  1. Chris Coons:

    There will not be unanimous consent from the committee, i can’t prejudge what the body might do.

  2. Mayo Clinic:

    CNN wrote. According to CNN, Plumbotold the reporters that Mayo staffers consented to the off-the-record meeting with hopes that the news organization would reconsider its decision to run the story about Gilderhus ’ escape. CNN said that Ginger Plumbo said Mayo officials would answer the news outlet's questions on the record if Alyssa Gilderhus signed a consent form – which Alyssa Gilderhus signed. However, CNN said The Mayo Clinic then declined to answer questions and provided a statement instead. Following careful review of the situation in question, we have determined that the version of events provided by certain patient family members to CNN are not supported by the facts nor do they track with the direct observations of numerous others who were involved. We feel we have provided CNN with more than ample information to support our findings and are deeply disappointed that the producers have chosen to pursue a false story based on a pre-determined narrative, we will not address these questionable allegations or publicly share the facts of this complex situation, because we do not believe it's in the best interest of the patient and the family.

  3. Roni Loren:

    It's very feminist. In a lot of romances, the woman is saving themselves. It's so pro consent -- it's our fantasy, that we want to be treated with respect.

  4. Brian Premo:

    It was my client’s understanding that the district attorney’s office was going to basically lead a thorough and apolitical investigation into the matter and then discuss all the issues with my client, and then my client would give her informed consent.

  5. President Barack Obama:

    If you give a woman or a man for that matter without his or her knowledge a drug and then have sex with that person without consent, that's rape.

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