26984 words

consent

10 definitions • 22 examples
1

Examples:

They can't publish your name without your consent.
give consent Your parents must give consent for you to go on the trip.
give your consent Patients must be informed of the risks of the surgery and give their informed consent.
You can only come on the trip if you have your parents' written consent.
2
agreement to sexual activity, given by someone who is free to choose and able to choose (because of being old enough, being able to think or communicate clearly, etc.):

Examples:

Consent is defined in UK law.
Consent cannot be given by a person who is underage, intoxicated or incapacitated by drugs or alcohol, or asleep or unconscious.
You can withdraw consent at any time if you feel uncomfortable.
3
an act of giving agreement to something that is recognized by law, or the form this agreement is written on:

Examples:

In an adult adoption, both the adopting person and the adoptee must file written consents.
The panel members recommended that patients be made to sign consents in order to obtain the drugs.
4
most people agree:

Examples:

Her latest novel, by common consent, is her best yet.
5
to agree to do something, or to allow someone to do something:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] Very reluctantly, I've consented to lend her my car.
consent to My aunt never married because her father wouldn't consent to her marriage.
6
permission or agreement obtained from someone or something having authority or power:

Examples:

I asked to leave the room, and the teacher gave his consent.
7
to give permission:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] The director consented to change the ending of the movie.
8
legal or official permission to do something:

Examples:

The sale of any assets will require the consent of all the parties concerned.
with/without (sb's) consent Your terms of employment cannot be changed without your consent.
written/prior consent For certain types of business purchase, you may require the prior consent of an industry regulator
give/grant consent to/for sth Clients must sign financial-disclosure forms giving consent for "further verification".
seek/apply for/obtain (sb's) consent Frequently, for smaller contracts, builders do not formally obtain consent.
9
agreement between two or more people or groups:

Examples:

by mutual consent In a statement, CSR said their chief executive was leaving by mutual consent.
by common consent This was, by common consent, the worst recession for decades.
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to give official permission or agreement for something to happen:

Examples:

consent to sth Pressure is being put on shareholders to consent to the takeover.

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