Assent: meaning, definitions and examples

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assent

[ əˈsɛnt ]

^{Context #1}

legal

The expression of agreement or approval.

Synonyms

agreement, approval, consent

Examples of usage

He gave his assent to the proposal.
The bill passed with the assent of the majority of members.

^{Context #2}

formal

To express agreement or acceptance.

Synonyms

accede, agree, consent

Examples of usage

She assented to the terms of the contract.
The committee assented to the new policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "assent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 concordância

🇮🇳 सहमति

🇩🇪 Zustimmung

🇮🇩 persetujuan

🇺🇦 згода

🇵🇱 zgoda

🇯🇵 同意 (どうい)

🇫🇷 accord

🇪🇸 asentimiento

🇹🇷 onay

🇰🇷 동의 (동의)

🇸🇦 موافقة

🇨🇿 souhlas

🇸🇰 súhlas

🇨🇳 同意 (tóngyì)

🇸🇮 strinjanje

🇮🇸 samþykki

🇰🇿 келісім

🇬🇪 თანხმობა

🇦🇿 razılıq

🇲🇽 asentimiento

Word origin

The word 'assent' originated from the Latin word 'assentire', which means 'to give one's opinion, agree with'. Over the years, it evolved to its current usage in the English language. The concept of assent has been important in legal and formal contexts, where agreement and approval play a crucial role in decision-making processes.