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Synonyms & Similar Words
agreement
acquiescence
approval
permission
assent
compliance
concurrence
acceptance
ratification
confirmation
sanction
authorization
endorsement
validation
affirmation
confirmation
concord
cooperation
accord
understanding
mutual agreement
unanimity
harmony
tolerance
permission
leave
license
dispensation
exemption
allowance
sufferance
indulgence
leniency
permissiveness
liberality
openness
willingness
readiness
disposition
inclination
tendency
propensity
proneness
susceptibility
receptivity
responsiveness
sensitivity
Meaning of Consent
The primary meaning of the word "consent" is to give permission or agreement for something to happen or be done.
Definitions
- The voluntary agreement to or acceptance of a proposal, condition, or situation
- Permission or approval for something to happen or be done
- The act or process of consenting or agreeing to something
Etymology of Consent
The word "consent" comes from the Latin "consentire", which means "to feel or think together", a combination of "con-" (meaning "together") and "sentire" (meaning "to feel")
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including law, medicine, and social interactions, to denote voluntary agreement or permission
Example Uses
- The patient gave her consent for the doctor to perform the surgery
- The company obtained consent from the landowners before starting the construction project
- The new policy requires explicit consent from users before collecting their personal data
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
refusal
denial
disagreement
dissent
opposition
objection
disapproval
rejection
veto
prohibition
ban
forbiddance
disallowance
noncompliance
disobedience
defiance
resistance
reluctance
hesitation
unwillingness
indisposition
aversion
repugnance
distaste
dislike
disfavor
displeasure
discontent