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. Lisa Murkowski:

    I find it somewhat troubling that even before the President named Judge Kavanaugh that there were those who were roundly condemning the nominee without knowing who the nominee is, i think that there is a process -- that process needs to be fair, it needs to be open. We all, every member of the United States Senate has an equal obligation to thoroughly vet this nominee. And we will come down on one side or the other but in due deference to the nominee and in due deference to the president's prerogative to name a nominee. We have an obligation to thoroughly work through this advice and consent process.

  2. Susan Collins:

    For my part, it's clear that the president can send up a nominee -- regardless of where he is before he leaves office, it is the duty of the Senate, under the Constitution, to give our advice and give our consent or withhold our consent. I believe we should follow the regular order and give careful consideration to any nominee that the president may send to the Senate.

  3. Sky News:

    There we go Ross Cameron, consent for changing nappies, i ’m sure that that would, I think that might get a bit, er, anyway we wo n’t go there.

  4. Meghan Callahan-Scarcella and Andrea Gonzales:

    I was so excited and I wanted people to see this, i wanted people to be aware of consent and the rape culture that is in our society.

  5. Bill Lee on Wednesday:

    The United States and Tennessee have always been, since the very founding of our nation, a shining beacon of freedom and opportunity for the persecuted and oppressed, particularly those suffering religious persecution, my administration has worked extensively to determine the best outcome for Tennessee, and I will consent to working with President Trump and his administration to responsibly resettle refugees.

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